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Announcing Anna Kurien, CRRJ’s new Legal Director
Anna worked for over a decade as a Public Defender at the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, Office of the Public Defender. There, she represented low-income people charged with felonies in jury trials and appeals. She used the participatory defense model to partner with her clients and their communities to shift the balance of power in the […]
Read moreCharlottesville is for Everyone
Download printable letter sized version (8.5″ x 11″) Download large poster (18″ x 24″) Our goal is to undo the racism meted out through zoning, land use, and housing policy for the last two centuries by forcing the Charlottesville city to: Upzone historically exclusionary neighborhoods near essential resources Incorporate anti-displacement policies in the housing policy specifically to […]
Read moreStatement – Charlottesville Eviction Defense Funds
The Legal Aid Justice Center greatly appreciates Charlottesville City Council’s commitment to housing justice in Charlottesville, and we applaud their recent vote to approve funding for an eviction prevention program. We also want to express our gratitude to the very courageous and incredibly effective advocacy by our partners and allies in the community who continue […]
Read moreWelcome to LAJC’s New Staff!
As we grow our work, we have also been growing our team! Welcome to our new staff members who have started work with us so far in 2021 – you can read more about them here: Chris Florez (he/him) – Technology Manager – Charlottesville Chris joined Legal Aid Justice Center in February 2021. Prior to […]
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Christopher Rashad Green
As a 25+ year resident of Richmond, Virginia, and currently employed as an Organizer with the Legal Aid Justice Center in Petersburg, Christopher’s role as a Community Organizer in these cities allows him the opportunity to serve these communities and populations that are directly impacted by the social determinants to healthy living. He works towards […]
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Public Comments on RRHA Redevelopment Plan
On Friday, July 2nd, the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) and the Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) submitted joint public comment on the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) Annual Agency Plan opposing significant aspects of the plan. Our key concern is that the plan will decrease the amount of deeply subsidized housing units in Richmond, […]
Read moreUnemployment Insurance – July 1st Report to Court
Download PDF version here IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division ASHLEY COX, et al., Plaintiffs, v. ELLEN MARIE HESS, in her official capacity as Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) […]
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