It's an odd collection of programs, but they are really united by advocacy for vulnerable people.
One of our biggest concerns is that we haven't been able to pay staff very much. The starting salary for lawyers is about $31,500. It's a real barrier to getting and keeping people. We need people working here who really understand what our services are all about. It's an issue we're really struggling with.
One of the wonderful things for us is that people who give money also tend to give time.
Part of the focus is educating people about the day-to-day work we do at Legal Aid. ... We've raised our profile in the legal community in terms of the work we do and how we are a big part of the justice system.
That might sound like a lot, but people should realize it doesn't go very far.
That's really going to help us address a large issue.
They're going to be on the road a fair amount. It's a very staff-intensive organization. A bulk of the funds goes to the staff.
We make sure they are safe and living in good conditions.
Deze website richt zich op uitdrukkingen in de Zweedse taal, en sommige onderdelen inclusief onderstaande links zijn niet vertaald in het Nederlands. Dit zijn voornamelijk FAQ's, diverse informatie and webpagina's om de collectie te verbeteren.
Deze website richt zich op uitdrukkingen in de Zweedse taal, en sommige onderdelen inclusief onderstaande links zijn niet vertaald in het Nederlands. Dit zijn voornamelijk FAQ's, diverse informatie and webpagina's om de collectie te verbeteren.