Greening the Desert

Authors

Pamela R. Metzger, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of LawFollow
Kristin Meeks, Deason Criminal Justice Reform CenterFollow
Jessica Pishko, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center

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Description

Greening the Desert brings a criminal justice lens to the phenomenon of legal deserts in small, tribal, and rural (STAR) communities—vast areas with few, if any, practicing attorneys. The report explores STAR criminal justice communities and describes strategies and initiatives to green these criminal law deserts. Using case studies, the report offers concrete examples of successful innovations. It also includes cautionary notes about risks that may arise with the implementation of strategies to recruit, train, and retain STAR practitioners.

Publication Date

9-2020

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Legal Profession

Recommended Citation

Pamela R Metzger, Kristin Meeks & Jessica Pishko, Greening the Desert (2020), https://doi.org/10.25172/dc.1

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