Talk Justice: Episode 130
Ohio Program Establishes ‘No Wrong Door’ for Families in Crisis
This episode of Talk Justice explores an Ohio county’s efforts to bring service providers together to ensure that families in crisis receive the help they need. The “No Wrong Door” model is already making big impacts in Washington County, Ohio, where the Family and Children First Council (WCFCFC) is building partnerships that raise awareness of community resources. Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) partners in the effort to help local families.
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Twice a week, our featured guests share thoughtful perspectives and engaging conversations on the issues shaping civil legal aid.
Robin A. Bozian
Robin Bozian retired after 44 years working with SEOLS in 2021. She directed federal & state grants placing attorneys in SE Ohio providing assistance to DV survivors. She served on the Ohio Supreme Court DV Task Force, the Ohio Supreme Court DV Advisory Comm. and was on the advisory board for the OCJS Center for the Prevention of Family and Community Violence. She still assists with local legal clinics, helps with a homeless Drop-In Center, and is a member of the county Board of Elections.
Dr. Kate Enger
After earning a doctorate in clinical psychology, Kate served as the clinical coordinator for a women’s residential addictions treatment center and taught at the college level. In 2016, Kate became the diversion coordinator for the Athens County Municipal Court, where she worked with the judge to update the alcohol diversion program and launch three new diversion programs. Here at Legal Aid, she supports the work of the attorneys at the Tenant Advocacy Project in three counties.
Megan Gilliam
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