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Melissa Kahle

November 21, 2019

Educational Stability and Protections for Homeless Children Under the McKinney-Vento Act

With the rising number of children being raised by non-parent caregivers due to the increase in drug addiction and incarceration of biological parents, educational legal protections are more important now than ever for students. Unfortunately, these children experience educational instability and as a result need additional supports and services in place. These protections are outlined in the McKinney-Vento Act.

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Michele Good

November 14, 2019

The Family Drug Court Treatment Act

The Family Drug Court Treatment Act was passed by the West Virginia Legislature in March of 2019. This Act gives the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals the authority to implement Family Treatment Court pilot programs in four circuits.

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Kate White

November 07, 2019

LAWV's Lawyer in the School Program

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is excited that our “Lawyer in the School” program is of great interest to other groups across the country, with many seeking to replicate the model.

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Christine Schneider

October 24, 2019

Transgender Discrimination at Planet Fitness in Morgantown

Robb Livingood, a former LAWV summer intern, who is now practicing law in Monongalia County, made news headlines this week due to his described encounter with transgender discrimination at Planet Fitness in Morgantown last week.

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Kate White

October 18, 2019

Jobs and Hope Program

The Jobs and Hope Program has been created by the Governor and the West Virginia Legislature to help remove barriers to employment for West Virginians. The program has a focus on assisting individuals in recovery for substance use disorder, although Jobs and Hopes services are available to all West Virginians with a barrier to employment.

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Bruce Perrone

October 10, 2019

Create Your Own “Mental Health Advance Directive”

An “advance directive” is a legal tool to assure that people follow your wishes at some point in the future when you are not present or not able to express your desires yourself.

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Kathaleen Carpenter

October 03, 2019

Tips on Active Shooter Situations

Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10-15 minutes, (usually before law enforcement arrives) individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.

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Tim Litten

September 12, 2019

Reasonable Heating in the Winter

Under West Virginia law, landlords are required to provide reasonable heating from October 1st to April 30th.

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Marie Bechtel

August 29, 2019

Beckley Office Expansion

The Beckley Office is in the process of moving . . . upstairs! As of September 1, 2019, we’ll be expanding upstairs and so utilizing our whole building. Please note our new address of 115 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, with the main entrance facing the street; the lower, side entrance will remain our accessible entrance.

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Angela White

August 22, 2019

Did you know that Grandparents, and other relatives, providing care for relative children are eligible for WV Works assistance, regardless of income?

I'll tell you about the requirements and benefits that are available.

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