Legal Aid Network

CARPLS is a legal aid service that offers an immediate response to legal problems confronting low-income residents of Cook County in Illinois. Its legal aid hotline and court-based advice desks give low-income clients direct access to experienced attorneys who are trained to assess and respond to a wide range of civil legal problems. The organization s hotline service is open from Monday through Friday. CARPLS attorneys resolve more than 85 percent of all cases in-house by providing information, advice and brief services, including the preparation and review of legal documents. It also provides referral services to a network of specialized legal and social service providers for clients with more complex needs. CARPLS is located in Chicago.

Resolution Systems Institute (RSI) is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to enhancing access to dispute resolution services through innovative program administration, design, research, and evaluation. Since its inception in 1998, RSI has focused on various mediation programs, including child protection, eviction, and foreclosure mediation, working to make these processes more effective and impactful for the communities they serve. With a mission to foster and improve court alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices, RSI provides resources such as guides, efficacy studies, and peer review tools to support the success of mediation programs. Through its commitment to research and engagement, RSI aims to expand the understanding and accessibility of dispute resolution options, contributing to the overall enhancement of justice systems. Generated from the website