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Blog: Stories of Justice

Story of Justice: CCLA Secures Faith a Clean Slate

For one year, I was trafficked by someone who introduced himself to me as Kyle (my trafficker). I met my trafficker when I had just turned seventeen years old. Growing up, I had a difficult family dynamic. My parents divorced, and I was raised by my father who struggled with addiction and disabling mental health...
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Story of Justice: CCLA Petitions to Expunge Caleb’s Criminal History Related to His Trafficking

In the early 1990’s Caleb was a victim of labor trafficking. His victimization included being labor trafficked, stabbed, kidnapped, and tortured. He came to CCLA seeking assistance expunging his criminal record which was a direct result of his victimization. His record impacted his life for almost 30 years. It prevented him from attending higher education...
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Story of Justice: CCLA Advocates for Miss Walker’s Benefits & Naturalization

Learn about the life-changing work Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. (CCLA) does in our community. In this video you will hear about Miss Walker, a senior citizen, who went blind later in life. She worked for many years and paid into the system. Now, she could no longer care for herself....
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Story of Justice: CCLA Saves Senior Veteran with Disabilities from Homelessness Through Partnerships

Louis, a 63 year old veteran with disabilities, was living in Section 8 housing when was served with an eviction. With a fixed income, he had fallen behind on his rent. After reaching out to other organizations for help without success, Louis turned to CCLA for assistance.  Through our negotiations and our partnerships with Goodman...
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Story of Justice: CCLA’s Mobile Justice Squad Advocates for James & His Son to Receive Increased Food Assistance Benefits

James, a visually impaired senior veteran, has custody of his minor son and struggles with homelessness. When applying for Food Assistance, he reported his disability and living situation, as well as the fact that he is the primary custodial parent of his minor child. At the time of Food Assistance application, James and his son...
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