For those interested in learning about legal advocacy for the advancement of human rights and efforts to expand access to justice worldwide, HeinOnline now features the Open Society Justice Initiative database.
Read moreNational Deaf Awareness Month: Better Communication for Safety and Justice
Last week, we recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, before September concludes, we are celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month. Both are annual observances of the history, culture, and contributions of the communities they honor. An additional focus of this post is the importance of effective communication when interacting with the justice system. It includes resources for law enforcement and the court system to use in providing more accessible channels of communication for everyone.
Read moreTrans Legal Aid Clinic Houston -- FREE Virtual Clinics September 16 & 18
Do you need to update your ID and other documents? The Trans Legal Aid Clinic - Houston can help! Volunteer attorneys will assist you in navigating the process to correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Clinics will be held on September 16, 2021, at 6:00 pm and September 18, 2021, at 11:00 am. To register for these free virtual clinics, please visit https://cutt.ly/Lv8XzpH
Read moreZooming into the Harris County Courtroom
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Zoom Help page, which provides helpful information about using Zoom and video conferencing technologies to attend court proceedings. The centerpiece of the new page is a two-part video series titled Zooming into the Harris County Courtroom.
Read moreA Sign of Our History - Honoring the Legacy of Robert W. Hainsworth
Beginning this week, visitors to the Law Library will pass beneath a reminder of Harris County’s civil rights history and a leader who pressed for equal access to the law for all.
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