Strategies for Continuing Court Based Advocacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: National Center on Law & Elder Rights

Published: 2020

Summary:

Civil Legal Aid attorneys and advocates lead court based clinics which provide legal information and assistance to older adults throughout the country. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, civil legal aid attorneys are adjusting their court based advocacy to continue serving older adults despite court closures. This webinar will share strategies for civil legal aid to continue providing court based services and will provide examples of how courts and advocates across the country are adjusting to keep court services available during this crisis.

Slides | Summary

Presenters:

• Dani Kaiserman, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

• Vivianne Mbaku, Justice In Aging, NCLER

Link: Strategies for Continuing Court Based Advocacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Legal, Preparedness and Response

Access: Web-based

Intended Use: Self-directed Learning

Audience: Advocates, Legal/Law Enforcement

Level: Advanced, Basic

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