LSC Task Forces
LSC’s task forces bring together leaders and experts from a variety of fields to address urgent issues, like disasters and the opioid and eviction crises, that relate to access to justice. Task forces also share best practices for legal aid providers serving key populations, like veterans.
Opioid Task Force
LSC’s Opioid Task Force developed guidance on how legal aid can work with medical, judicial, law enforcement, and community partners to address the opioid crisis.
Veterans Task Force
LSC’s Veterans Task Force explores how legal aid can expand access to justice for veterans by helping remove barriers to housing, health, and financial stability.
Housing Task Force
The Housing Task Force presents findings from LSC’s Eviction Study and raises awareness of evictions, foreclosures, and housing instability affecting communities.
Rural Justice Task Force
The Task Force addresses rural legal needs, highlights effective service models, and suggests ways to engage attorneys in providing support to isolated communities.
Disaster Task Force
LSC’s Disaster Task Force promotes stronger coordination and planning to ensure low-income survivors of natural disasters receive timely and effective legal help.