The Clallam Resilience Project holds monthly Community Meetings on topics connected to toxic stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and trauma-informed care. The intention is to learn together as a community, from one another, and from a variety of perspectives. These meetings take place on zoom, the first Tuesday of the month, from 10:00 – 11:30am. Everyone is welcome. The … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Trauma support through Little Free Pantries
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The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
People who experience domestic violence are often hesitant to disclose their stories and reach out for help. Family and friends who have concerns or questions or who may be unsure about what is going on "behind closed doors" should call a domestic violence helpline. There are several agencies on the North Olympic Peninsula, all listed below. You can also call the National … [Read more...] about The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium
On Friday, September 24, 2021, noon-1:00 p.m., a panel of speakers will discuss Washington's eviction moratorium. Transitioning from the Eviction Moratorium: A summary of the recent changes in eviction laws and resources in Washington State Hosted by the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers, the panelists are Steve Robins, Sam Feinson and Cherish Cronmiller. The … [Read more...] about CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium
COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
UPDATED: All jury trials cancelled through October 31, 2021, pursuant to Emergency Order 21-2-00001-05, September 15, 2021. Because COVID-19 cases are spiking among the unvaccinated, the Clallam County Superior Court has cancelled all jury trials through September 26, 2021. Masks are required in all courtrooms. In person court appearances are allowed, but are strongly … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
COVID: Eviction news
To help ease the challenges for landlords and tenants as we all work our way through the pandemic troubles, Presiding Judge Brent Basden has issued orders to ease eviction challenges. Judge Basden has issued two Administrative Orders on behalf of Clallam County Superior Court regarding the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program and Right to Counsel for Indigent Defendants in … [Read more...] about COVID: Eviction news
Seeking Attorney for Housing Justice Project Clallam-Jefferson county
The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers group is hiring a staff attorney for a grant funded Housing Justice Project. The Housing Justice Project (HJP) is a homelessness prevention program providing accessible legal services to low-income, residential tenants facing eviction in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Legal assistance is through counsel and advice, negotiated … [Read more...] about Seeking Attorney for Housing Justice Project Clallam-Jefferson county