Organization Description:
We fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. Through litigation, policy advocacy, and community lawyering we aim to disentangle people and communities from the criminal legal system and hold system actors accountable. As an anti-racist organization, we recognize the criminal legal system systematically targets Black people and other people of color, causing irreperable and intergenerational harm. We are committed to assisting and empowering impacted people and communities, working side by side to dismantle the current system so healthy communities can take hold in its place.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
314 E Highland Mall Blvd #204
Austin, TX 78752
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Civil Rights
Criminal
Special Populations Served:
Low Income Texans
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Communications
Research
Intake and screening
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Law student
Paralegal
Other
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Other
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff attorney mentor
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes