Pro Bono Capacity Building

Engages in advocacy efforts for juvenile justice reform, leading to legislative changes such as allowing judges greater discretion to waive fines and fees for record destruction eligibility and changing Arizona law to allow trafficking survivors charged with municipal prostitution violations to be eligible for vacating convictions.

Engages in advocacy efforts for juvenile justice reform, leading to legislative changes such as allowing judges greater discretion to waive fines and fees for record destruction eligibility, and inspiring Senate Bill 1422 to allow trafficking survivors charged with municipal prostitution violations to vacate convictions.

Engages in advocacy efforts for juvenile justice reform, leading to legislative changes such as allowing judges greater discretion to waive fines and fees for record destruction eligibility, and inspiring Senate Bill 1422 to allow trafficking survivors charged with municipal prostitution violations to vacate convictions.

Engages in advocacy efforts for juvenile justice reform, leading to legislative changes such as allowing juvenile court judges greater discretion to waive outstanding fines and fees for record destruction eligibility, and inspiring Senate Bill 1422 to allow trafficking survivors charged with municipal prostitution violations to be eligible for vacating convictions.

Engages in advocacy efforts that have led to legislative and legal changes, including Senate Bill 1422 to vacate convictions for trafficking survivors and reforms allowing juvenile judges to waive fines for record destruction. The organization also participates in public education campaigns about human trafficking, such as through a Univision hotline.

Engages in advocacy efforts that have led to legislative changes, such as Senate Bill 1422 allowing trafficking survivors to vacate convictions, and partnered on juvenile justice reform that expanded judicial discretion in waiving fines and fees for record clearance.

Operates regular Community Law Clinics on-site at various youth-serving programs in Maricopa and Pima Counties, including Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, UMOM in Phoenix, and Our Family Services in Tucson, to provide accessible legal services.

Operates regular on-site Community Law Clinics at various youth-serving programs in Maricopa and Pima Counties, including Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, UMOM in Phoenix, Our Family Services in Tucson, and Phoenix Dream Center in Phoenix, to provide accessible legal services.

Operates regular Community Law Clinics on-site at various youth-serving programs and shelters in Maricopa and Pima Counties, including Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, UMOM in Phoenix, Our Family Services in Tucson, and Phoenix Dream Center in Phoenix, to provide accessible legal services.

Operates regular Community Law Clinics on-site at various youth-serving programs in Maricopa and Pima Counties, including Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, UMOM in Phoenix, Our Family Services in Tucson, and Phoenix Dream Center in Phoenix, to provide accessible legal services.

Participates in public education initiatives about human trafficking, including media outreach through platforms like Univision and presentations to task forces and conferences to raise awareness and improve community response.

Conducts community education on legal rights and issues affecting vulnerable youth through regular Community Law Clinics and partnerships with youth-serving organizations across Maricopa and Pima Counties.

Employs a Department of Justice Accredited Representative to assist clients with applications for Lawful Permanent Residence, U-Visas, T-Visas, VAWA protections, DACA, and other immigration benefits, particularly for victims of trafficking and abuse.

Involves interns and fellows in client intakes, legal research, and record searches to support the provision of legal services to youth and trafficking survivors.

Utilizes interns and fellows to support client services through client intakes, legal research, and record searches, integrating emerging professionals into direct legal service operations.

Assists homeless, human trafficking victims, and abused youth and children in accessing legal remedies for immigration, including applications for Lawful Permanent Residence, U-Visas, T-Visas, protection under the Violence Against Women Act, special visas for abused and abandoned youth, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Assists homeless, human trafficking victims, and abused youth and children in accessing legal remedies for immigration, including applications for Lawful Permanent Residence, U-Visas, T-Visas, protection under the Violence Against Women Act, special visas for abused and abandoned youth, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Assists clients with applications for Lawful Permanent Residence, U-Visas, T-Visas, and protection under the Violence Against Women Act before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, particularly for homeless, human trafficking victims, and abused youth and children.