Systemic Advocacy & Law Reform
Legal Aid DC’s Systemic Advocacy & Law Reform Program works to challenge the unjust systems that marginalize and oppress low-income, primarily Black and brown District residents. Our program strategically uses multiple advocacy tools in partnership with community-based organizations and members of the client-eligible community to ensure a community-centered approach to advocacy.
Policy Advocacy
Working toward a more equitable DC for our client community through policy change
Community Engagement
Increasing access to legal services and helping community members advocate for themselves
Appellate Advocacy
Litigating in appellate court on behalf of Legal Aid clients and low-income DC residents
Reentry Justice
Helping clients overcome barriers from having a criminal record
