Justice Center News
The Justice Center News blog features our advocacy on issues affecting low-income New Yorkers today and the latest CBJC happenings. For press releases, click here. For publications, click here.
Working with Law Enforcement from a Victim-Centered Perspective – by Lorena Ramirez
by CBJC StaffSeptember 22, 2016
On September 21st, the City Bar Justice Center’s Immigrant Women and Children Project hosted a panel discussion on the experiences of professionals working with victims and law enforcement on human trafficking cases at the New York City Bar Association.
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Register for IDNYC Today!
by CBJC StaffSeptember 21, 2016
IDNYC is New York City’s FREE government-issued ID card for all NYC residents 14 years of age and older. Immigration status does not matter.
Read moreVeterans’ Legal Series Episode 5: “TDIU”
by CBJC StaffSeptember 15, 2016
If you are a veteran who cannot work due to injuries or ailments you received during your service in the military, you may be able to claim benefits under Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
Read moreThe Importance of Updating Beneficiary Designations
by CBJC StaffAugust 30, 2016
Have you ever worked for the City of New York? The MTA? The New York City Transit Authority, New York City Housing Authority, or New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation? As an employee, you may have been eligible to pension benefits through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Read moreCBJC Presents on Immigration at Legal Hand
by CBJC StaffAugust 22, 2016
On July 6, City Bar Justice Center staff attorney Laura Berger presented about immigration issues to volunteers at Legal Hand in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Legal Hand is a Center for Court Innovation project that sets up trained community volunteers to provide free legal information and referrals to community members. In the presentation, Laura covered screening … Continue reading CBJC Presents on Immigration at Legal Hand
Read moreReverse Mortgage Loans and NY’s Most Vulnerable Homeowners – by Scott Kohanowski
by CBJC StaffAugust 4, 2016
Seniors are among New York’s most vulnerable individuals and the City Bar Justice Center’s Foreclosure Prevention Project is witnessing an alarming trend affecting this community. There has been a dramatic uptick in reverse mortgage loan foreclosures in the last year.
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