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Frontline Justice, a nonpartisan civic moonshot of OAP and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc., equips trusted community advocates to become justice workers so that every American can access affordable, effective civil legal help for everyday issues.

09/16/2026

California is the state to watch right now. The public comment period on a proposed rule to authorize a community justice worker program closed in August. If approved, the state will authorize a program to train community-based helpers who can address specific legal needs and connect people with attorneys for more complex legal help.

You can check out this article to learn more about California’s progress here:
https://zurl.co/fNyQu.

We often emphasize that community justice workers aren’t meant to replace lawyers, but to connect more people to legal services faster and more easily. But what if these people already helping their neighbors and communities could step in and offer more support?

Providing these workers with the training and tools can bring legal support closer to the people who need it and improve a person’s situation by helping them understand their legal rights.

To learn more about how community justice workers are creating more pathways to access legal help, visit https://zurl.co/8jkNs.

09/15/2026

Join us for the Frontline Justice pre-conference during the National Legal Aid & Defender Association Annual Conference on November 4 in St. Louis, MO.

Learn more and grab your ticket at https://zurl.co/66wbN.

The work of a community justice worker is about identifying challenges, addressing needs, and supporting communities through practical solutions.

As this movement grows nationwide, we want to learn from one another, share ideas, and explore new approaches to expand access to justice.

09/14/2026

Sponsorship is an investment in people and solutions.

Learn more about our sponsorship packages and submit a sponsor proposal for Frontline Justice’s pre-conference on November 4 at https://zurl.co/xIeGw.

For many communities, barriers to getting help with civil legal needs are significant. Millions end up navigating a complex system alone, resulting in interrupted healthcare, food insecurity, and long-term financial hardship.

The upcoming community justice worker convening at the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) Annual Conference will bring together leaders and practitioners to discuss how evidence-backed, community-centered solutions, such as community justice workers, help resolve these legal issues before they escalate into crisis.

Investing in this event makes these conversations possible, but most of all, you’re investing in change.

Become a sponsor and help us create an opportunity to identify strategies, improve programs, and expand their reach.

09/11/2026

🚨 We have movement in Wisconsin!

Petitioners from Quarles & Brady LLP, officially filed a proposal with the Wisconsin Supreme Court that could create a new pathway for trained Legal Advocates to provide authorized legal help.

Read the full petition here: https://zurl.co/TPOhR.

They’re also asking the court to keep the comment period open until December 31, 2026.

From housing and benefits to debt and other everyday challenges, many people face legal issues without knowing where to turn.

This is more than a conversation about rules. It's about asking a simple question: How can we make sure more people have somewhere to turn when life gets complicated and they need timely help?

We thank Quarles and Brady and Ascendium Education Group for all the work to make legal help more affordable and accessible in Wisconsin.

09/09/2026

We’re proud to have NLADA Mutual Insurance Co. supporting our pre-conference convening at this year’s NLADA Annual Conference.

Your investment helps bring the community justice movement together and creates opportunities to share ideas, build relationships, and turn promising approaches into action.

Thank you for investing in a convening where attendees will gain practical tools, hear real-world lessons, and learn from programs already helping people access legal support in their communities.

If you are interested in sponsoring our pre-conference, visit https://zurl.co/2t6zR to learn more.

09/08/2026

Did you know Alaska was one of the first states to start a community justice worker program? The Alaska model has served as a blueprint for other states developing similar programs to address the gap in equal access to legal services that this nation faces.

You can read more about the program's development and effectiveness in Pro Bono Institute's article, “Community Justice Worker Model in Alaska,” here: https://zurl.co/pKWMZ.

This pathway to legal help was established after recognizing the imbalance between the great need for legal services and the few people receiving them. Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) stepped in with a valuable option–training legal helpers known as community justice workers to provide legal help to people who would not otherwise have access.

Given limited access to affordable legal representation, ALSC’s model was designed to help people navigate complicated systems. Community justice work complements the work of legal staff and volunteer attorneys by helping people access important benefits and legal support. From 2022 to 2024, cases handled by Alaskan community justice workers grew by 1,575%—about four times as many as those handled by volunteer attorneys.

Community justice workers aren’t here to replace lawyers. Instead, they’re helping extend legal support into communities where it’s hard to find.

Visit https://zurl.co/fODFp to learn more about community justice workers and our efforts to expand the model nationwide.

09/03/2026

Getting legal help from someone you already know and trust can provide access to support that many people are looking for.

Everyone deserves to know and understand their rights and options in legal matters. For Utah, three organizations, including Community Justice Advocates of Utah (CJAU), Innovation 4 Justice (i4J) in partnership with CJAU, and Utah State University’s Transforming Communities Institute, are doing just that.

In a recent article, Jayme Walters, executive director of the Transforming Communities Institute at Utah State University, provides insight into Utah’s efforts to expand access to legal help through its community justice worker initiatives. You can read the full write-up at https://zurl.co/pX9BM.

Across the three organizations, pantry workers, case managers, therapists, and other community-focused professionals have received training in specialized legal areas to bring legal help closer to people who need it most. Labeled as community justice workers, they’ve provided 591 services to 231 residents on debt collection matters, with 63% of clients helped before a lawsuit was filed.

This impact shows community justice worker programs can reach far beyond the person receiving help, from helping people understand their options to preventing unnecessary legal action.

As Utah considers what comes next, this is an opportunity to think differently about who can help people navigate the legal challenges that affect their everyday lives.

09/02/2026

🚨 Important announcement!

Frontline Justice and co-founders Matthew Burnett and Rebecca Sandefur have submitted public comments on the proposed rule for California to approve a community justice worker program.

Frontline Justice Public Comment: https://zurl.co/SgIjP

Matthew Burnett and Rebecca Sandefur Public Comment: https://zurl.co/2ewjy

Public comments help shape change that can impact millions of people and are an important step toward expanding access to trusted legal help. Every comment adds a voice to the conversation, helping decision-makers understand why this work matters.

If the proposal is approved, more legal helpers can be trained to serve communities across the state, especially those who may not be able to find or afford a lawyer.

For someone facing a legal problem, having help can mean understanding a confusing notice, keeping the benefits their family depends on, or knowing what steps to take next rather than trying to figure it out alone.

When we use our voices together, we can help create real change that people can feel in their everyday lives.

09/01/2026

Great news for Alaska!

Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) was recently awarded $1 million from the Rasmuson Foundation to support its community justice worker program.

Currently, ALSC trains community justice workers to provide legal assistance in specialized areas such as debt-collection defense, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) advocacy, domestic violence protective orders, and more. With this funding, ALSC will be able to train more workers, which in turn will allow the organization to help more people with their everyday legal problems.

Read more in the Wrangell Sentinel article by visiting https://zurl.co/FVCAG.

08/31/2026

Friendly Reminder: Registration is still open to join us for our FREE pre-conference, “Community Justice Workers in Action: Expanding Help Where People Already Turn,” during this year’s National Legal Aid & Defender Association Annual Conference.

We look forward to creating a space for learning and meaningful conversations about the work and growth of community justice workers. We still have some seats open until we reach a capacity of 100. Learn more and register at https://zurl.co/uk1L8 to save your spot.

The NLADA Annual Conference begins the next day and is packed with opportunities for skills-building and knowledge sharing on meeting the legal needs of everyday people, including several community justice worker-focused sessions.

NLADA is offering a reduced registration rate for community advocates and tenant organizers, parent advocates, and community justice workers for the full-day NLADA Annual Conference.

Learn more about and apply for the community advocate rate at https://zurl.co/B9HVj.

**You don't need to register for the NLADA Annual Conference to attend the Frontline Justice pre-conference.**

Stay tuned because we’ll be sharing more information related to our pre-conference in the coming months.

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New York, NY
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http://www.frontlinejustice.org/, https://groundwork.frontlinejustice.org/, https://linktr.ee/frontlinejustice_usa

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