Opinion: Too many abuse victims have no legal help. The Tennessee Supreme Court can fix that.
“The Tennessee Supreme Court is accepting public comments until April 30 about reforming how the practice of law is regulated, including allowing trained legal helpers without law degrees to provide certain legal services,” Brandi Taylor writes. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
Brandi Taylor
Brandi Taylor is a Victim Service Coordinator at Hope House Memphis.
“Survivors should not have to navigate a legal maze alone to secure their safety. I urge my fellow Memphians to tell the court to expand opportunities to provide legal help.”
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