The University of Nebraska is looking to improve legal representation for rural families

Rural communities often face hurdles in accessing resources, with everything from health care to attorneys.

The University of Nebraska is now working to bridge the gap and improve legal representation for rural families.

Director of the Children’s Justice Program Michelle Paxton spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about their Attorney Education Program, the impact it is making, and next steps.

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