About this report
The sixth paper in the Rural Justice Policy Paper Series examines two intertwined shortages in rural California: healthcare and legal help. It shows how civil legal problems, from consumer debt to public benefits to safe and habitable housing, shape health outcomes, and looks at COVID-19's impact on rural regions.
It profiles medical-legal partnerships and health advocacy by legal aid groups such as California Rural Legal Assistance and Legal Services of Northern California, and recommends more funding for legal aid and pro bono projects that advance rural health equity.
Rural Justice Policy Paper Series · PDF, 17 pages