SelfHelpSupport.org

To become a member of selfhelpsupport.org, click on "join this area" in the left hand column of this page. Membership is free.

Members include courts, legal aid programs, bar associations, educational institutions, researchers, and other governmental and non-profit programs working to increase access to justice. Usage of the site and of materials accessed is for non-commercial purposes only.

Since this website is not geared toward Self-Represented Litigants--we have created a list of helpful websites and resources or go to LawHelp.org to find legal assistance in your state.

Our mission to support pro se practioners is accomplished through:

Our LIBRARY has a comprehensive collection of publications gathered from pro se programs all over the country. Resources relate to developing, running, and improving programs for the self-represented litigant. A few topics include:

• Self-Help Programs
• Unbundling Legal Services
• Ethics& Changing Roles
• Evaluation Tools & Reports
• Judicial Resources
• Collaborative Efforts
• Funding & Grants
• Language & Cultural Issues
• Pro Se Task Force Reports
• Self-Help Technology

Submissions of Content
We welcome your suggestions for content. Submit program materials, news, a link to your website, or an original article by emailing Greg Hurley atghurley@ncsc.org orthrough our library "add a resource" feature.

Suggestions & Feedback
It is important to us to make this site relevant and useful to you! We encourage suggestions and feedback by e-mailingghurley@ncsc.org.

Many thanks to the State Justice Institute for funding this project in 2003, and 2005-2007. Without their financial assistance, this project would not be possible. We are also grateful for financial support from the Judicial Council of California, the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts,the Chicago-Kent College of Law, and the National Center for State Courts.

Pro Bono Net has provided the web platform and software that allows this site to function and the National Center for State Courts has managed this project since its conception in 2003. In addition, the many participating organizations have contributed by providing input and in-kind support into this project.

Awards
Selfhelpsupport.org was awarded the prestigious Howell Heflin award from the State Justice Institute in 2005 for project excellence.

Both in 2007 and 2004, Selfhelpsupport.org was awarded a Top Ten Website Award from JusticeServed.com.

The points of view expressed on this website and in any documents herein do not necessarily reflect the views, official positions or policies of any of the participating organizations.