Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month shines light on domestic violence issues and provides information to victims as well as the public about tools and resources available. A staggering number of Americans experience violence from an intimate partner in their
Pro Bono Net
Pro Bono Net is a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to justice through technology and collaboration. It develops digital tools and platforms that connect individuals, especially low-income and underserved populations, with legal information, referrals, and support services. The organization partners with legal aid providers, courts, and community groups to create scalable solutions that simplify legal processes such as citizenship applications and benefit claims. Its programs address critical areas including immigration, housing, family safety, and public benefits. Pro Bono Net also supports legal advocates and promotes innovation in legal service delivery to improve equity and accessibility in the civil justice system.
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LiveHelp Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Kaufman is Driven by Empathy
For LiveHelp volunteer Jordan Kaufman, the motivation to use his legal skillset to help those in need comes from a place of profound empathy for his fellow New Yorkers. Jordan’s love for New York and its residents has been present…
Disability Inclusion in Disaster Recovery: Disability Rights Texas and Pro Bono Net Update Online Tool to Help Disaster Survivors
Pro Bono Net is pleased to announce an important update to an interactive, guided interview that allows disaster survivors to generate an appeal letter if they have been denied assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or would like…
UniCourt Influencer Q&A with Claudia Johnson of Pro Bono Net
This blog post was originally created and published by UniCourt on their blog. Thank you to UniCourt for granting us permission to repost. You can find the original blog post, here: https://unicourt.com/blog/qa-with-claudia-johnson/
Claudia Johnson is an inspiring example of…
LiveHelp Volunteer Spotlight: Safaa Aly is Motivated by Community
Safaa Aly first started volunteering with LiveHelp in the fall of 2020, hoping to find a way to support those in her community with the legal skills that she acquired during her time at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law…
Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp Interactive Provided Legal Lifeline During Covid-19
An Interview with Professor Michael Kagan on Immigration Rights Advocacy and His New Book
This blog post is authored by Lily Zheng. Lily is Immigration Advocates Network’s 2021 summer intern. She has spent the summer updating IAN’s nonprofit resource library. She is currently in her senior year at the University of Chicago, majoring in…
5 Legal Aid Web Usability Insights
Lately we have been working through some new designs for new partnerships as well as redesigning some existing sites. We’ve launched TenantHelpNY.org, a new resource that provides clear and easy guidance to tenants facing eviction. We also have a…
Pro Bono Net’s Jessica Stuart Named Honoree in the 2021 Fastcase 50
Created in 2011, each year the Fastcase 50 award honors a diverse group of lawyers, legal technologists, policymakers, judges, law librarians, bar association executives, and people from all walks of life. Fastcase “recognizes people who have made important, but unheralded …
Preparing for Immigration Reform with the Launch of Ready to Stay
Ready to Stay, a national coalition working to help immigrants and advocates prepare for immigration reform, held a press event on Tuesday, July 13th to announce the launch of ReadytoStay.org. Ready to Stay is a hub that immigrants can…