Democratizing Legal Access: Mapping and Community Justice Workers in Action
Democratizing Legal Access: Mapping and Community Justice Workers in Action
Room 347: 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Many civil legal services organizations are struggling to create the capacity to meet legal needs of the community through limited legal staffing and pro bono services, especially in rural areas. Mapping technology is helping some states to better understand gaps in access to legal services and has led to innovations such as use of community justice workers and allied legal professionals to deliver assistance. Join this interactive dialogue connecting cutting edge mapping work already happening in Maryland with possible scalable solutions.
Panelists:
- Kazeem Anifowoshe, Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
- Nikole Nelson, Frontline Justice
- Reena Shah, Maryland Access to Justice Commission
Moderator: Meredith Girard, Shore Legal Access