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Low-income Populations

Explore the justice gap and help-seeking behavior in different low-income populations.

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Disability

Individuals in low-income households with disabilies did not receive any or enough legal help for 91% of their civil legal…

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Households with Children

Low-income households with children did not receive any or enough legal help for 90% of their civil legal problems in…

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Rural Americans

Low-income Americans in rural households did not receive any or enough legal help for 94% of their civil legal problems…

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Seniors

Rosa is a senior who faced losing her home when she lost her I.D. card and fell behind on rent…

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Veterans

Gretchen is a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). LSC grantee Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia…

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Domestic Violence

Brenda, a domestic violence survivor, exhausted her life savings trying to protect her children. LSC grantee Neighborhood Legal Services in…

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Special Focus: The COVID-19 Pandemic

Take a deep dive into the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-income America.

Special Focus: Income Comparisons

Compare how the justice gap and help-seeking behavior differs by income level.

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Special Focus: High Housing Costs

Take a deep dive into the justice gap among low-income households with high housing costs.

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Regions

Explore the justice gap and help-seeking behavior among low-income Americans in different regions.

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