Bonus #ProofOverPrecedent episode: Did you know civil forfeiture is historically rooted in piracy cases? Maybe it's time to modernize this practice of seizing and relinquishing property ownership given its numerous access to justice barriers. Take a listen: buff.ly/aTAuLMt #CivilForfeiture

Special #ProofOverPrecedent: One-on-one discussion with Chief Judge Rowan Wilson of the New York Court of Appeals about the state of family court and his vision for judges as problem solvers of present/future rather than adjudicators of the past. buff.ly/88hCikQ #FamilyCourt #EvidenceBasedLaw

Child custody cases for an incarcerated parent are fraught with barriers: no in-person hearings, limited attorney communication, possibly no counsel at all. #ProofOverPrecedent looks at the challenging intersection of child welfare & incarceration. buff.ly/JB1ZOST #IncarceratedParents #ChildWelfare

What do you think of applying standardized testing to practicing lawyers to assess their legal decision making? Our bonus "Student Voices" blog this week looks at performance assessment based on objective metrics (consensus via peers) rather than subjective opinions. buff.ly/ZH7VIXA #futureoflaw

We spoke with MelodyWebb, founder of Mother's Outreach Network, about her vision for shifting child support policies from largely punitive to more financially and socially supportive and the "Mother Up" study evidence backing her vision. buff.ly/6IeF56b #ChildWelfare @mothersoutreach.bsky.social

Our latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode talks with staff members about our Mother Up guaranteed income project with @mothersoutreach.bsky.social. Hear about the study, initial results, and plans for the currently-enrolling Phase III study. buff.ly/IPNQbCb #GuaranteedIncome #ChildWelfare

The largest RCT on unrestricted cash assistance for families has begun. This week's #ProofOverPrecedent talks with Professor William Schneider, whose Empower Study will examine the relationship between poverty and the child welfare system for families. buff.ly/aZVxuii #ChildWelfare

Check out this week's #ProofOverPrecedent episode, which dives into the role of CHAMPS, our RCT field partner and an organization transforming child advocacy programs through its medical-legal partnership. It's both holistic and evidence-based! buff.ly/cyQ6qCr #ChildWelfare #EvidenceBasedPolicy

How does AI compare in making fair decisions in law vs. medicine? How about compared to human decision making? Context matters in accepting algorithms over humans. Check out our latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode for HLS student and faculty insight. buff.ly/d8n1wtb #AI #LawAndTech #LegalInnovation

Our pilot project, run by #MothersOutreachNetwork, on guaranteed income for Washington DC mothers in the child welfare system is starting Phase 3. Join the webinar Wednesday, March 4, at 2 p.m. to learn more and about how to apply or refer someone to it. bit.ly/PilotInfoSes... #GuaranteedIncome

California's effort to end cash bail failed with the voters. Was it because of the link to pretrial risk assessment or the odd anti-campaign pairing from the bail bond industry and civil liberties groups? This week's #ProofOverPrecedent dives into the topic - buff.ly/CozzyMr #JusticeReform #CashBail

How can we improve the criminal record clearing process to be more accurate, efficient, and encompassing? This week's #ProofOverPrecedent episode looks at innovative research methods and policy recommendations that could shape the future of U.S. expungement laws. buff.ly/SWQgdhw #LegalInnovation

The latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode looks at expungement in Kansas, revealing common access to justice hurdles–including contradictory, redundant, and sometimes prohibitive forms to fill out–that complicate an individuals' ability to get criminal records cleared. buff.ly/I1TOpQH #Expungement

Criminal record clearing has shown positive results on employment and housing for individuals, as well as low recidivism rates. So why haven't more people with records pursued it? Check out our latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode: buff.ly/lS3yUcG #Expungement #CriminalJusticeReform #AccessToJustice

Prison research carries with it a share of IRB regulations intended to protect incarcerated individuals, but at what cost to innovation and research? Listen to #ProofOverPrecedent: buff.ly/QaxwYZT #IRB #EthicsInResearch

Did you know your service contracts' hidden clauses may bar you from suing a company in court? The alternative, mandatory arbitration, may put consumers at a disadvantage. Listen to this week's #ProofOverPrecedent episode: buff.ly/FJVzaPZ #MandatoryArbitration #ConsumerRights #AccessToJustice

A2J Lab's Mandy Mobley Li was a future-focused visionary on Bonnie D.'s Technology revolution podcast. Take a listen to her predictions about AI in the future of the access to justice space. www.youtube.com/live/0ByUTXt...

Is life without parole a better alternative to a death sentence? The latest #ProofOverPrecedent podcast discusses systemic issues, procedural inadequacies, and high error rates linked to LWOP. The issue is ripe for reform. buff.ly/6FIvH3s #LifeWithoutParole #AccessToJustice #EvidenceBasedResearch

What does it say that research on 33,000 search warrant applications in a study returned a 98% judicial approval rate with a median of 3 minutes in review time (for about 1,000 words)? What are the implications? Listen to the latest #ProofOverPrecedent buff.ly/XPlJ9gJ #JudicialReform #EvidenceBased

Texas passed a "Family Miranda" law in 2023 to inform parents of their rights at first contact. Has it helped prevent trauma, coercion, and unnecessary investigations? Let's get the rigorous evidence to find out. Read the blog: buff.ly/SdsQqET #ChildWelfare #DueProcess #AccessToJustice

The U.S. has tripled its jail population since the 1980s, with the largest growth from pretrial detentions. This episode of #ProofOverPrecedent looks at data behind this increase, what's driving it, and what low-cost/low-tech alternatives may be more effective. buff.ly/Rp5Armv #CriminalJustice

Pretrial detention can cost communities billions of dollars, and the individual impact on families, employment, and future opportunities is equally significant. The latest #ProofOverPrecedent podcast dives into the social and economic costs of the pretrial system. buff.ly/ehZtADE #CriminalJustice

When is informed consent unnecessary in legal and social science research? We dive into this and the ethics involved in balancing patient rights and research progression in this week's #ProofOverPrecedent podcast and blog -- buff.ly/WtMod7g #LegalResearch #EthicsInResearch

Would you stick around in a marriage you no longer wanted? For some, the cost and hassle of a divorce keep them from accessing justice. #ProofOverPrecedent podcast episodes talk about surprising results and RCT process of our divorce study. buff.ly/fxEZeR5 #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #LegalAid

Is it time civil mental health courts were added to specialized courts for the sake of delivering more efficiencies and fairness to those involved? This week's #ProofOverPrecedent blog argues for it: buff.ly/aWHzkW1 #LegalInnovation #MentalHealthLaw #AccessToJustice

If reforms to mental health procedures could lead to courtroom efficiency and better treatment for involuntarily committed psychiatric patients, is it worth looking into? An RCT would bring the needed evidence. buff.ly/CzIrJiK #ProofOverPrecedent #AccessToJustice #Legalnnovation #MentalHealthLaw

How can we balance due process with timely mental health treatment? This week, the "Student Voices" podcast episode of #ProofOverPrecedent explores potential reforms for involuntary commitment laws. Listen or read the blog: buff.ly/eqVwjun #InvoluntaryCommitment #JusticeReforms #AccessToJustice

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Can the presence of legal counsel at a defendant's first court hearing transform their journey through the justice system? Our latest podcast covers a study of two Texas counties that randomized counsel at first appearance. buff.ly/WZKPNdT #AccessToJustice #CriminalJustice #ProofOverPrecedent

Why are so many state and federal government websites difficult to navigate? Our latest "Student Voices" episode of #ProofOverPrecedent looks at this issue and ways to improve accessibility with simple updates. buff.ly/5fZMbMH #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #LawReform

Join Dr. James Greiner and Mother's Outreach Network online in a discussion on guaranteed income and economic justice for families impacted by the child welfare system. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1-2pm EST buff.ly/tem3mE8 @mothersoutreach #AccessToJustice

Our first global study tackled early access to counsel for misdemeanors in Kenya and Tunisia. It was cut short in January. This #ProofOverPrecedent podcast/blog looks at the lessons learned. buff.ly/Np1Tkgl #AccessToJustice #ResearchFunding #LawAndDevelopment #StopWorkOrder

HLS Student Joe Liberman is back on the #ProofOverPrecedent podcast to discuss potential reform solutions for No Money Down bankruptcies. Take a listen or read the blog: buff.ly/kMxD4Kj #BankruptcyReform #AccessToJustice #LegalReform

Our latest #ProofOverPrecedent podcast episode just dropped. In it, HLS student Joe Liberman targets "No Money Down" bankruptcies and why they might actually hurt those they should be helping. Give it a listen or read the blog. buff.ly/kVm0v7N #AccessToJustice #BankruptcyLaw

Stanford Legal Design Lab begins their monthly AI + Access to Justice webinar series this Friday, Oct. 3 at 1pm PT/4pm ET with a talk on the ethical and practical considerations of integrating GenAI chatbots into legal self-help websites. buff.ly/3OFjGCk #AccessToJustice #A2J #LegalAI #FutureOfLaw

Can low-cost, low-effort community diversion programs help repeat offenders rehabilitate? If all goes well, this study could lay a blueprint for U.S. municipal courts. Give a listen to this week's #ProofOverPrecedent podcast: buff.ly/AvPhrhL #AccessToJustice #A2J

Catch our latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode and get a law student perspective on pro se litigants and their barriers in the U.S. justice system. buff.ly/mpg2pKN #AccessToJustice #LegalAccess

Our latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode bridges the gap in understanding the IRB process in legal field research and discusses how we define 'human subjects'--a crucial definition impacting access to justice. Take a listen--https://buff.ly/9Y5FwSV #AccessToJustice #LegalEthics

Criminal defendants have a right to counsel. What about those in civil cases (e.g., child custody, domestic violence, eviction cases), which disproportionately affect women? HLS student Laura Aquino points out this injustice in latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode. buff.ly/V5qqqGZ #AccessToJustice

Episode 12 of #ProofOverPrecedent just dropped, and it tackles eviction prevention. Hear how text message interventions could be an effective and low-cost step toward providing timely legal literacy and housing security support. buff.ly/tsSMbDq #AccessToJustice #EvictionPrevention #LegalReform

What's so unique about Law that it doesn't need empirical research the way Medicine does? Nothing, says student Andrew Reed in the latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode. What do you think? Listen to the episode or read the blog. buff.ly/BhJKFvd #AccessToJustice #A2J #LegalInnovation #EvidenceBasedLaw

IRB expert Shannon Sewards returns to our #ProofOverPrecedent podcast to discuss human subjects research with Jim Greiner. How do you define human subjects? And what is considered "research" on human subjects? Listen now -- buff.ly/6cveyt6 #AccessToJustice #A2J #IRB #EvidenceBasedLaw

HLS student Andrew Reed uncovers a courthouse rule causing chaos with access to justice--courthouse cellphone bans. How do you feel about them? Listen to the latest #ProofOverPrecedent episode. buff.ly/N6FyBVf #HarvardA2JLab #A2J #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation

Belated #ProofOverPrecedent podcast episode notification: IRB expert Shannon Sewards sheds light on ethics in human subjects research of the legal kind. buff.ly/86yScI2 #HarvardA2JLab #EvidenceBasedLaw #LegalEthics #A2J

Exciting job opening! The Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession (buff.ly/W9VCCYb) at Stanford Law School is hiring a new executive director to help lead the center in making the civil justice system more transparent, accessible, and equitable. Apply by Aug. 30: buff.ly/bJ4gi3r

Virtual vs. in-person: Does it make a difference in family court? For self-represented litigants, it might. This #ProofOverPrecedent episode discusses study findings so far. buff.ly/MDQXNA8 #HarvardA2JLab #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #FamilyLaw

If FTAs are a problem for courts, and Zoom offers a possible solution, shouldn't we be testing online courts nationally for efficacy? HLS student Kristen Arnold argues for an RCT in the Proof Over Precedent podcast. buff.ly/sv6Lul8 Follow #HarvardA2JLab #ProofOverPrecedent #AccessToJustice #A2J

Could simple, affordable solutions--email/text reminders and redesigned summons forms--solve the "hidden crisis" of high failure-to-appear rates in U.S. courts? Listen to the Proof Over Precedent podcast: buff.ly/tEIKLeK Follow #HarvardA2JLab #ProofOverPrecedent #AccessToJustice #A2J #USCourts

Unrepresented noncitizens using legal information programs save time and money. Today's Proof Over Precedent podcast calls for an RCT on the program's due process. Listen to Proof Over Precedent buff.ly/ipBieq1 Follow #HarvardA2JLab #ProofOverPrecedent #A2J #AccessToJustice #ImmigrationCourt

Who says only lawyers can represent noncitizens in immigration court? Non-lawyers may be the best bet to support the massive backlog of deportation cases. Listen to today's Proof Over Precedent podcast buff.ly/gBhchnz Follow #HarvardA2JLab #ProofOverPrecedent #AccessToJustice #A2J #ImmigrationCourt