This article positions language justice as a critical part of effective and inclusive legal services, and introduces a framework for assessing and strengthening practices for servicing individuals who do not communicate in English as their dominant language.
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by Joann Lee, Marisa Christensen Lundin, Ana Paula Noguez Mercado, and Alena Uliasz
Management Information Exchange Journal
Winter 2019