Tens of millions of Americans suffer from a hidden crisis of civil justice. But there is hope in a big and unifying new idea: the community justice worker. Community justice workers are frontline helpers like shelter volunteers, faith leaders, community health workers and others who are trained to give their community critical legal help on everyday issues that lawyers aren’t providing. Frontline Justice is organizing community helpers and creating a national workforce that’s equipped with the skills to address people’s legal challenges. Through research, policy advocacy, and public education, Frontline Justice is committed to removing barriers that block legal services and options.
