Locally Served

Join this hybrid event June 24 at 6pm to learn the NAME CHANGE legal process. Come visit the court or stay tuned for the Teams link. Either way, mark your calendars and please share!

Great opportunity!

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Started by President Obama in 2010, it is a month dedicated to raising awareness of the issue of human trafficking, so that the public can identify and help prevent this crime. In 2021 alone, over 10,000 incidents of trafficking involving 16, 553 victims were reported to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline. And the sad part is, there are likely many more incidents that go unreported, with victims unknown or unnoticed. While anyone could be a potential victim, disabled individuals are at far greater risk of being targeted by traffickers. Here at Locally Served, it is our mission to fight for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we encourage our followers to take a few moments to educate themselves about human trafficking. Knowing both the signs of trafficking and any risk factors that may impact the vulnerable among us are two simple ways we can all help prevent this terrible crime. For more information on recognizing and reporting human trafficking: Understanding Human Trafficking - United States Department of State Myths, Facts, and Statistics - Polaris (polarisproject.org) Victims with Physical, Cognitive, or Emotional Disabilities (ovcttac.gov)

ATTENTION disability advocates! Locally Served is headed in new directions this year. If you or someone you know (or a family member) has ID/A and this had led to system and court interactions, please reach out! We are accepting new clients and families for holistic representation in Allegheny County courts and schools. [email protected] 412-465-0664 Www.locallyserved.org (website under construction)

NEWS ALERT: Locally Served is 501(c)(3)! Check out this remarkable board to help us grow and serve more people! If you know someone with an hidden disability (child or adult) that has led to any court and system interaction, reach out to us at [email protected] John Lovelace - President Luciana Randall - Secretary Patrick "Coop" Cooper - Treasurer Man-E - 1hood Lauren Leiggi - Allegheny County public defender Levada Ellis - Foster Parent

The best way to train attorneys to meet clients with hidden disabilities is not sitting in a conference, it's doing the work and getting the best outcome for the client. Congratulations to Juliana Da Silva for the NOT GUILTY verdict!

👉 ANNOUNCEMENT: Locally Served is now under the new leadership of the incredible Jennifer Modell, Esq. So much has happened in the last year. We made mistakes, we learned from them, we grew, we decriminalized, decarcerated, and reunified just like we set out to do. We could not have done it without Nieshia Duganne, Angela Filotei, and Kate Lovelace! If you thought year 1 was cool, wait until you see what happens in year 2! WELCOME, JENNIFER!

We've got huge announcements next week about leadership, direction, and opportunities for the future! We have an incredibly inspiring community. FOLLOW US and watch us grow at Www.locallyserved.org

We did it! We got teenagers to grandmas to help us but we furnished two moms homes and it feels so good!

how timely