LSC's Innovations in Technology Conference

How does geography influence accessibility to civil legal aid and civil courts? Research is showing that distance to services is a significant factor. Demographics and technology access also vary across a state, so it is crucial to understand the needs of your court users and the distribution of resources. In this session, you will see the latest Geographic Information System (GIS) applications being developed at a national and state scale by staff at the Self-Represented Litigation Network (SRLN) and the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). You will learn how LSC is using GIS analysis to map drive-time areas 30- and 60-minutes out from its grantees’ office locations, and infusing those areas with demographic characteristics of income eligible populations. The session will also showcase SRLN projects in support of state strategic planning, process simplification, and courts’ understanding of the diverse needs of court users. The session will provided a demonstration on how to access spatial datasets, find resources to develop your own GIS map applications, connect with others in the GIS for Justice community, and join initiatives to develop a Civil Legal GIS Data Infrastructure.