HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
A summary of recently passed laws that effect the removal of homestead exemptions in an effort to educate residents on how...
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- Jul 19, 2019
ABUSE OF THE COURT SYSTEM BY DEBT BUYERS
A white paper about the abuse of the judicial system by debt buyers, including recommended solutions.
- Jul 19, 2019
INCREASING LATINO ACCESS TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Upon request of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), Louisiana Appleseed worked with school leaders to identify...
- Jul 19, 2019
INCREASING ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN LATINO COMMUNITIES
Based on the work of other Appleseed Centers, this project links banking institutions with members of the growing Latino population to incre
- Jul 19, 2019
REDUCING HOUSEHOLD DEBT IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
Louisiana Appleseed, along with project partners, seek to address the racial and ethnic wealth gap in Louisiana and find solutions to reduce
- Jul 19, 2019
HEIR PROPERTY
Since 2007, Louisiana Appleseed volunteers have been working on title issues involving inherited property in Louisiana.
- Jul 19, 2019
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
Laws and policies governing New Orleans charter facilities and recommendation for best practices and alternative approaches.
- Jul 19, 2019
ENSURING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Louisiana Appleseed and its partners worked with school liaisons to identify and address the gaps that prevent homeless children from...
- Jul 19, 2019
LOUISIANA CHARTER SCHOOL HANDBOOKS
The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS) and Louisiana Appleseed created joint publications to help charter schools thriv
- Jul 19, 2019
CUSTODY BY MANDATE
A pamphlet to educate public schools about the use of custody affidavits, ensuring that students across Louisiana are able to enroll in...
- Jul 19, 2019
PUBLIC DEFENSE FUNDING
This project focuses on the public defenders’ funding crisis in Louisiana and recent criminal justice reform.
- Jul 19, 2019
CHILD SUPPORT & RE-ENTRY PROJECT
Reducing child support arrears for the previously incarcerated based on the ability to pay as a step towards successful re-entry...
- Jul 19, 2019
IMMIGRATION HANDBOOKS
Two immigrations manuals on immigration proceedings.
- Jul 19, 2019
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Methods to prevent domestic abuse and assist courts and attorneys with understanding the different forms abuse manifests within...
- Jul 19, 2019
WAGE CLAIM
Louisiana Appleseed developed a project to address the growing number of wage claim issues throughout the state. Community Partners: The...
- Jul 19, 2019
REPRESENTING CLIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
A handbook that provides information about mental health law to the legal community.
- Jul 19, 2019
IN FORMA PAUPERIS
The United States judicial system grants all persons the privilege of access to justice regardless of whether the litigant is impoverished.
- Jul 18, 2019
APPLESEED TO HOST EVENT IN LAFAYETTE TO HELP REDUCE DEBT IN LOUISIANA'S LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES
Louisiana Appleseed released its findings on financial stability in report: A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees...
- Jul 17, 2019
FEED MORE FOR LESS
Public schools across Louisiana are now able to provide free meals to all students under the School Breakfast and National School Lunch ...
- Jul 16, 2019
DISASTER TRAINING
Louisiana Appleseed and volunteers created a disaster training guide to help attorneys after a disaster strikes.
- Jul 16, 2019
PREVENTING TEEN DATING VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION
Louisiana Appleseed and volunteers have been encouraging schools to teach about relationship abuse, as well as healthy relationships.
- Jul 16, 2019
LANGUAGE ACCESS
Louisiana Appleseed ensures equal access to the justice system, regardless of a limited proficiency of English.
- Jul 16, 2019
PRO BONO INITIATIVE
Lawyers can now earn CLE Credit for Pro Bono work.
- Jul 15, 2019
FUNDING CIVIL LEGAL AID
The importance of legal service corporations (LSC) and how the recent decline in state and federal funding places our already challenged...
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