Far too often, people don’t know that when they are facing a problem – like a landlord who won’t give back a security deposit, or a denial of a program like food stamps – that they have legal rights, and there are ways to advocate for those rights in the civil legal system. Granite Justice: conversations about the civil legal system with Shane Cooper, an Associate Dean at UNH Franklin Pierce, aims to provide a road map of sorts. By the end of an episode, we hope more people will recognize an ...
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New beginning: Ariel Clemmer takes the helm as director of 603 Legal Aid
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For the season finale of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Ariel Clemmer, the new executive director of 603 Legal Aid. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH Legal Aid (visit 603LegalAid.org), Granite State News Collaborative and produced by GSNC partner The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.…
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Empowering homeowners: Stephanie Bray discusses foreclosure prevention
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On this episode of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Stephanie Bray, an attorney at New Hampshire Legal Assistance who works out of the Claremont office and leads the firm's work in foreclosure prevention. Stephanie has been with Legal Assistance working on foreclosure prevention since 2007. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH …
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Empowering Seniors: Cheryl Steinberg, director of the Justice in Aging Project, discusses free legal services for Granite Staters age 60+
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New Hampshire's population is aging faster than the national average, putting a strain on services and care programs for older adults. On Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Cheryl Steinberg, director of the Justice in Aging Project for New Hampshire Legal Assistance. They discuss the project and the free legal services available to Granite St…
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Supporting survivors: Dove Project Coordinator Taylor Flagg shines light on domestic violence and stalking victim services
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Taylor Flagg, program coordinator of 603 Legal Aid Dove Project, has been working since May towards the goal of improving services for domestic violence and stalking victims in New Hampshire. Shane Cooper talks with her about the lack of resources in New Hampshire and what she has been doing and will continue to do to improve that. This podcast is …
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Navigating the IRS: What is the Low Income Taxpayer Project and How Can You Get Help
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On this episode of Granite Justice, Shane Cooper interviews Barbara Heggie, Supervising Attorney and Coordinator for the Low Income Taxpayer Project Coordinator. They talk about the Low Income Taxpayer Project and what the choices are for those having trouble with the IRS. This podcast is being done in partnership with NH Legal Aid (visit 603LegalA…
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Navigating the Fair Housing Act: How Can You Be Discriminated, How Can You Stay Protected, and How Can the Fair Housing Project Help
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On Granite Justice, Shane Cooper talks with Chris Schott, director of the Fair Housing Project at New Hampshire Legal Assistance to talk about the Fair Housing Act. They go through what the various categories of discrimination are, how to begin the process of utilizing the Fair Funding Act, and how the Fair Housing Project can assist you. This podc…
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Unlocking a Fresh Start: What is a Criminal Record Annulment and How to Begin the Process of Getting One
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Our guest today is Emma Sisti, Deputy Director at 603 Legal Aid, where she also manages the pro bono program that connects volunteer attorneys in New Hampshire with people who have civil legal needs and cannot afford to hire an attorney. Before working at 603 Legal Aid, Emma spent 15 years as a public defender. Today she's here to talk about the ci…
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Take Control of Your Safety: How to Navigate the Process of Obtaining a Civil Protective Order in Cases of Domestic Violence
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Today's guest on Granite Justice is Erin Jasina. Erin has been a paralegal in the Portsmouth Office of New Hampshire Legal Assistance for 15 years, and is director of New Hampshire Legal Assistance’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Project. Erin's work on the domestic violence Advocacy Project is primarily focused on assisting domestic violence victims …
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Unlawful Landlord? What Can Tenants Do To Protect Themselves
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Renting can be difficult and having an landlord who is unjust towards you can significantly affect you. In this inaugural episode of the Granite Justice podcast, Shane Cooper, an Associate Dean at UNH Franklin Pierce talks with Steve McGilvary, a paralegal at 603 Legal Aid to talk about the 540-A petition which is used to provide protection for ten…
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Far too often, people don’t know that when they are facing a problem – like a landlord who won’t give back a security deposit, or a denial of a program like food stamps – that they have legal rights, and there are ways to advocate for those rights in the civil legal system. The new podcast from NH Legal Aid, Granite Justice: conversations about the…
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