A project of Pro Bono Institute focused on improving reentry outcomes
Resources for Volunteers
The MNCJP’s Civil Legal Needs Initiative offers resources and training to help pro bono volunteers provide services to individuals returning to the community.
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Mentors are available upon request.
Intro to Common Legal Topics
Webinar: Introduction to Common Reentry Issues
(8/22/19) 1.5 CLE credits (Event Code #278397)
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Intro to MN Collaborative Project on Reentry (0:00-8:25) Jim Volling, Faegre Drinker
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Birth Certificates & MN State Issued ID’s (8:30-30:33) Glen Drew, Mid-MN Legal Aid
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Eviction Records Expungements (30:45-48:45) Elizabeth Sauer, Central MN Legal Services
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Child Support Modifications (49:01-1:06:42) Jayne Barnard McCoy, Mid-MN Legal Aid
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Parenting Time Modifications (1:06:43-1:12:25) Jayne Barnard McCoy, Mid-MN Legal Aid
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Conclusion (1:12:30-1:18:39) Jim Volling, Faegre Drinker
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Birth Certificates & MN State-Issued ID
Webinar: Introduction to Common Reentry Issues
(8/22/19) 1.5 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Birth Certificates & MN State Issued IDs (8:30-30:33) Glen Drew, Mid-MN Legal Aid
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PDF: Birth Certificate Identification Issues
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Consumer - Debt
Webinar: Consumer Debt Defense for Pro Bono Attorneys
(11/4/2021) 1.0 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Webinar: Consumer Debt Defense – Part II
(02/17/2022) 1.0 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Legal Aid Fact Sheets: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/money-debt-taxes/debt-collection-and-garnishment
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Consumer - General
Webinar: Reentry and Common Consumer Issues
(01/23/2020) 1.0 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Driver's Licenses
Webinar: Navigating Driver's License Issues Following Reentry
(11/21/19) 1.0 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Employment
Webinar: Back Home & Back to Work: Employment Issues After Reentry
(03/31/21) 1.5 CLE Credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Family Law – Child Support
Webinar: Introduction to Common Reentry Issues
(8/22/19) 1.5 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Child Support Modifications (49:01-1:06:42) Jayne Barnard McCoy, Mid-MN Legal Aid
PowerPoint: Modifying Child Support and Parenting Time Orders
Webinar: Addressing Child Support Issues, from Incarceration to Reentry
(06/09/2020) 1.5 CLE credits
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Legal Aid Fact Sheets: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/family/child-support
Relevant Links: https://childsupportcalculator.dhs.state.mn.us/Calculator.aspx
Court Forms: http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Child-Support.aspx
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Family Law – Divorce
Legal Aid Fact Sheets: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/family/divorce
Court Forms: http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Divorce.aspx
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Family Law – Parenting Time
Webinar: Introduction to Common Reentry Issues
(8/22/19) 1.5 CLE credits (Event Code #278397)
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Parenting Time Modifications (1:06:43-1:12:25) Jayne Barnard McCoy, Mid-MN Legal Aid
Powerpoint: Modifying Child Support and Parenting Child Support
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Legal Aid Fact Sheets: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/parenting-time-visitation-and-parenting-plans
Court Forms: http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Child-Custody.aspx
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Housing Records Expungement
Webinar: Introduction to Common Reentry Issues
(8/22/19) 1.5 CLE credits (Event Code #278397)
Once viewers enter their name and email address, they will be able to watch the training video.
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Eviction Records Expungements (30:45-48:45) Elizabeth Sauer, Central MN Legal Services
Powerpoint: Housing Resource Guide
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Legal Aid Fact Sheets: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/housing/eviction-expungement
Court Forms: http://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Landlord-and-Tenant-Issues.aspx
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