Pro Bono Net

Last week, the policy paradigm that awaits immigrant communities in 2025 became clearer and more urgent. We know this moment is bringing up a tremendous amount of fear, but we alongside hundreds of our advocate partners across the nation stand ready to protect and defend the rights of immigrants across our country. We wanted to let our community know how Pro Bono Net and our Justicia Lab team are preparing for this moment, and share some of our resources that may be helpful for your own networks. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHybA7gb

Check out our new resources for New Yorkers on how to protect your rights and support your community https://lnkd.in/eMeS9wxp.

Today's election results mark a pivotal moment for all who believe in the right of every individual to live safely, securely, free from discrimination, and treated with dignity by powerful institutions. The Pro Bono Net team has strategized for the possibilities we now face. Today, we gathered again to discuss the road ahead and reflected on the importance of living our values – of integrity, respect, care, and determination – through that work. We remain committed to building a more just future for all. To our partners and supporters, know that we are here with you, and the communities you serve, each step of the way. Thank you for your partnership, trust, and belief in our mission.?? — with Rodrigo Camarena https://lnkd.in/gj_UCws9

Understanding #trauma can help you build effective #ProBono client relationships and strengthen your advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence. Watch now to hear top experts discuss best practices and trauma-informed approaches for working with clients with limited English proficiency. Launch the program: https://bit.ly/3BER6nb #DVAM

In the US today, nearly one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, with LGBTQ+ individuals facing even higher risks. These are staggering numbers, representing countless lives impacted - often silently. As we mark the close of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re determined to help ensure survivors have access to resources and support to live free from violence. Pro Bono Net’s free online legal forms program, LawHelp Interactive (LHI), helps tens of thousands of survivors each year complete an order for protection, an essential step towards obtaining safety and justice. Through LHI, survivors can access and complete this and other vital legal forms online, more easily and accurately, on their own terms and in their own words. Last year alone, LHI completed more than 68,800 free legal document packages for survivors, including orders for protection. One survivor told us what LHI means to them: “I was excited and felt stronger [after using LHI]. I hope it works for anyone who wants to be finally free from domestic violence. And don’t have a lot of income.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3Xf6asy Learn more about LHI here: https://lnkd.in/gK_DT6VU. If you know of an organization that works with survivors and might benefit from LHI, please reach out to us.? To learn more about domestic violence and who is affected, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://lnkd.in/efySXMb??? #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AccesstoJustice

For Pro Bono Week, Pro Bono Net would like to spotlight our LiveHelp Volunteers. Livehelp is a free and real-time chat service staffed in partnership with law schools that help thousands of users a year find the legal help they need. Last year, we recruited and trained more than 100 law student volunteers who collectively helped over 7,000 people access legal rights resources, self-help forms and referral services to understand their options and take the next step. As one volunteer reported, “I found the experience incredibly rewarding. It felt amazing being able to truly help people event through something as seemingly simple as providing them with helpful legal information.” #ProBonoWeek #CelebrateProBono #AccessToJustice

Happy National Pro Bono Week! ??This week, we’re celebrating the lawyers, advocates, paralegals, law students, and others who put their legal expertise to use to make justice real in their communities. Last year, our programs helped thousands of volunteers reach and represent those in need and advocate for a more just world. If you’re not plugged in already, check out the ABA’s www.celebrateprobono.org to learn about events in your area, or visit our Pro Bono Opportunities Guide to learn about organizations offering volunteer opportunities:?https://lnkd.in/guhVtqex #ProBonoWeek #CelebrateProBono #AccessToJustice

Happy Pro Bono Week! This week only, enjoy free access to three new PLI pro bono programs, covering federal litigation, small business representation, and ethics. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/402Aikb #ProBonoWeek #ProBono #Ethics

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. PLI can help prepare you to advocate for survivors, with programs that will enhance your understanding of the impact of intimate partner violence and broaden your skills. Find a program: https://bit.ly/3ZMAkfQ #DVAM

Last month, we shared the news that after 25 years with Pro Bono Net, our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mark O'Brien is stepping into a Senior Advisor role as he transitions into his well-deserved retirement at the end of this year. As we celebrate Mark's extraordinary impact, we're also embracing our future with the appointment of two long-serving members of the management team, Liz Keith and Rodrigo Camarena, as Interim Co-Directors. In a world where access to legal assistance can profoundly shape lives, our talented team is redoubling our commitment to the thousands of people a day who rely on our programs and services to find essential help. We're also pursuing new ways of ensuring that technology is an equalizing force for those seeking justice, safety and opportunity. Read more about our leadership transition and recent impact here, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks! https://lnkd.in/gFe9czQ9