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Legal History - Everyday Justice: A Legal Aid Story

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Book Synopsis: The Legal Aid Society’s mission is to advance, defend, and enforce the legal rights of low-income and otherwise vulnerable people in order to secure for them the basic necessities of life. Everyday Justice is an on-the-ground history of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the story of how national debates about access to justice have impacted the work of its lawyers, and a warning about why the federally imposed limits on that work must be lifted in order to fulfill the pledge of justice for all. Those surviving on low incomes often see the legal system as an oppressive force stacked against them. Everyday Justice is about lawyers trying to make the law work for these people. This book traces the development and evolution of legal aid in Middle Tennessee from the late 1960s to the turn of the millennium, as told by Ashley Wiltshire, who worked for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands in all its incarnations for four decades, beginning a year after its inception. Set in the context of the legal aid movement in the United States—beginning as a part of the social awakening in the post–Civil War era, continuing with volunteer efforts in the first part of the twentieth century, and coming to fruition beginning with the OEO Office of Legal Services grants of the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty—Everyday Justice is a story of Nashville, which levied an extended period of opposition because of prevailing cultural and religious views on race and poverty.

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Experience the profound story of Everyday Justice: A Legal Aid Story Book, brought to you by the esteemed Legal Aid Society. As strong advocates for the legal rights of low-income and vulnerable individuals, the Society's mission is to secure the basic necessities of life for those in need. This captivating on-the-ground history takes you on a journey through the impact of national debates on access to justice and emphasizes the urgent need to lift the imposed limits on legal aid work.

For those struggling on low incomes, the legal system can often seem like an oppressive force standing in the way of justice. Everyday Justice sheds light on the tireless efforts of lawyers who strive to make the law work for these individuals, empowering them to navigate the complex world of the legal system with confidence.

Ashley Wiltshire, an invaluable member of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands for over four decades, shares an insider's perspective on the development and evolution of legal aid in the region. Starting from the late 1960s and spanning the turn of the millennium, Wiltshire's first-hand account paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced and victories achieved in pursuit of justice for all.

Everyday Justice is not just a local narrative; it is intimately entwined with the legal aid movement that shaped the United States. From its roots in the social awakening post-Civil War era to the volunteer efforts of the twentieth century, and finally gaining momentum with the OEO Office of Legal Services grants of the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty, this book encapsulates the rich history of the fight for justice.

Transport yourself to the heart of Nashville, a city deeply divided by prevailing cultural and religious views on race and poverty. Everyday Justice eloquently captures the struggles faced within this complex environment, while inspiring hope for a brighter future.

If you believe in the power of justice and wish to support the Legal Aid Society's noble cause, join us in spreading awareness by getting your hands on a copy of Everyday Justice: A Legal Aid Story Book today. Together, let us advocate for a fair and inclusive legal system that uplifts those in need.

Get your copy of Everyday Justice: A Legal Aid Story Book and be a part of the movement towards a more just society.

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