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Emigres: Lost In A Sea Of Ignorance, Ronald C. Griffin
Emigres: Lost In A Sea Of Ignorance, Ronald C. Griffin
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In EMIGRES: Lost in a Sea of Ignorance, Prof. Griffin states that austerity grips western nations, where governments spend paltry sums on welfare, refugees, and migrants. In his essay, Griffin parses a trove of knowledge about welfare and what's being done for needy people. There is a recounting of an Irish case, a report on spectacles in the US, and a narrative about the troubles in Europe stirred-up by Syrian refugees.
Homelessness And Legal Advocacy Clinic, Legal Clinic Program
Homelessness And Legal Advocacy Clinic, Legal Clinic Program
Clinical Programs Brochures
The goals of the Homelessness and Legal Advocacy Clinic are to educate students in homelessness related issues, such as housing, public benefits, family law, and consumer law. In addition to interviewing clients at the Clinic's office, Clinic students interview homeless individuals at the Coalition for the Homeless, the Women's Residential Counseling Center, and potential clients who contact the Clinic.
Housing Clinic, Legal Clinic Program
Housing Clinic, Legal Clinic Program
Clinical Programs Brochures
The Housing Clinic offers a comprehensive set of legal services focused on assisting and empowering low income individuals in housing related matters. Its goal is to instill in students a sense of compassion and responsibility in representing the interests of the under represented. It also provides students with practical training in core legal skills and an understanding of the rules of professional responsibility. Students also study relevant government Programs and policies and assess their success or failure in meeting the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming so.