Think Tank Series: How can our community bridge the civil legal justice gap? Feb. 5

Thursday, Feb 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307

Guest agency: Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) Topic: How can our community bridge the civil legal justice gap?

In the monthly Think Tank series, a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue, and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members-join us to assist this agency and contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion. Pizza will be provided by Moose's Tooth.

Note: There is a fee for parking on campus (and please allow extra time to find parking).

Background on the issue: Many Alaskans do not realize that our state (like the rest of the nation) is facing a justice gap and that this impacts residents in social and economic distress and the communities in which they live. Recent reports estimate that 63,500 legal problems are experienced each year by individuals who are eligible for legal assistance from ALSC, but despite our best efforts we are unable to meet their needs. ALSC cannot stand against the justice gap alone. In order to expand our current ability to bridge the justice gap in our state, we want to raise awareness about this issue and inform Alaskans that this is a prevalent and expanding problem. ALSC wants to explore with the community new ways to bridge Alaska's justice gap.

For more information, check out the event on Facebook.

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