Family Justice Clinic at Temple Law

law.temple.edu/resources/community-service/temple-legal-aid/
Legal Representation, Policy & Advocacy
Pennsylvania

About

The Family Justice Clinic advocates in partnership and solidarity with families whose family stability or integrity has been harmed by state intervention. FJC’s advocacy seeks to prevent and/or attempt to repair, the harms of family policing or other state intervention, while promoting racial justice and family preservation.

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  • Legal Representation

    FJC provides individual legal advice and representation to families for: Department of Human Services (DHS) investigations and safety plans; child abuse registry appeals; custody and Protection from Abuse cases with DHS, criminal justice and/or other system involvement (current or past); confirmation or reinstatement of parental rights (via adoption); and other related legal matters.

  • Policy & Advocacy

    FJC partners with family-led community partners on advocacy projects that address the systemic harms of family policing.

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