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Bowling with Bumpers: Increasing Social Capital for Foster Care Youth

January 31, 2023 by Paige Ackman Family Rights

Introduction At any given time, there are roughly 400,000 children in foster care in the United States.[1]  Evident by the disturbing statistics for foster youth outcomes, this system is largely failing to adequately support foster youth.  Kids in…

Dental Therapists: A Solution to Dental Deserts

January 29, 2023 by Meagan Cooper Health

Complications from poor oral health can range from tooth decay and gum disease to pneumonia, cardiovascular disease, and birth complications.[1] Studies show that gum disease may also have a psychosocial impact on individuals due to loss of confidence…

New D.C. Human Rights Act Amendment Benefits Low-Income Workers

November 3, 2022 by Madeline Terlap Access to Justice

On September 21, 2022, the District of Columbia Human Rights Enhancement Amendment Act of 2022 was enacted into law.[1] One of the Act’s changes amends the definition of “employee” in  the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (DCHRA)[2] to include…

Overturning Roe is a Poverty Issue

October 14, 2022 by Hope Sheils Access to Justice Family Health

On the June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released its landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. Justice Alito’s majority opinion overturned Roe v. Wade and the right to an abortion.[1] The opinion holds that “Roe and Casey must be overruled…