The real cost of cutting legal aid
Dealing with the legal system can be stressful, even for a traffic ticket. However, if you are the victim of domestic violence, a former foster kid facing eviction or a veteran trying to access benefits, the stakes are high. These can be life-altering issues impacting someone’s safety, housing, health, and financial stability for decades.
Unlike criminal cases, people aren’t guaranteed a lawyer for civil cases. For many, that means going to court alone and facing property management companies, abusers and out-of-state debt collectors with lawyers. Research shows that victims of domestic violence are four times more likely to successfully leave an abusive relationship when they have legal representation.
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