The Veterans and Servicemembers Project of New York City's Urban Justice Center, linked here, offers, in their own words, "legal services and advocacy to a population often abandoned by the very system of government they defend in battle. Drawn increasingly from the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the country, past and present military personnel contend with poorly regulated recruiting tactics, unsafe working conditions, and an antiquated and overloaded disability benefits process. Often unaware of their rights and wary of challenging authority, they face especially daunting barriers to necessary assistance."
Furthermore, "At an individual level, the Veterans and Servicemembers Project provides legal training and representation on matters ranging from veterans disability claims to service discharge applications. The project also pursues systemic reform through litigation and advocacy in such areas as recruiting irregularities, workplace harassment, and inefficiency and abuse in the benefits application process. With the active collaboration of existing service organizations, it aims to provide comprehensive education and support for a population that, in a time of mounting war, promises only increase in size and collective need."
Editor's Note: To learn more about this program, read the excellent article by Thomas Adcock, called, "Returning from War," originally published in the New York Law Journal, on February 22, and linked here. If you're a lawyer who'd like to participate pro bono in helping veterans, click this link.
