Welcome to SelfHelpSupport.org!
Selfhelpsupport.org is an award winning membership site that serves as a Network for practitioners of self-help programs, as well as an online clearinghouse of information relating to self-representation.
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:
- A comprehensive LIBRARY of over 2,100 items;
- A monthly NEWSLETTER alerting members to the latest news and publications on self-representation;
- A NETWORK of over 3,000 pro se practitioners;
- Three LISTSERVS or Groups that allow members to share and exchange information;
- National NETWORKConference Calls and Webinars to learn and exchange information about self-help programs.
- A Networking/Mentoring Service to connect with self help programs around the country.
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.
Help publicize selfhelpsupport.org
Brochures for selfhelpsupport.org can be accessed online. Feel free to print and distribute our brochure (front and back) or distribute our press release.
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What's New
Ethics in Transition: Unrepresented Litigants and the Changing Judicial Role
This article was originally published in Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy (Issue 2, 2008) and analyzes the changing ethical issues that self represented litigants bring to the judiciary. It was written by Russell Engler, a Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Programs at New England
School of Law.
Remarks of Chief Justice Broderick
Chief Justice Broderick gave a speech to the National Access to Justice Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 9, 2008. You can read a transcript of his inspiring words online.
