Alternative Dispute Resolution
This introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution describes one method of resolving conflicts outside of the courts system, excerpted from An Introduction to Law in Georgia, Fourth Edition, published by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, 1998 (updated 2004).
By: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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Mediation
This document answers basic questions relating to mediation and describes the kinds of problems that The Justice Center of Atlanta has helped to resolve.
By: The Justice Center of Atlanta
Mediation
(Separate Website)
Mediation gives people a quick, inexpensive way to work out their differences while addressing everyone’s needs and interests. Decisions reached in mediation are created by the people who are in conflict, not imposed on them by a judge. Mediation: (1) encourages direct communication between the parties, (2) helps people decide for themselves, (3) allows for the expression of emotions, (4) defuses anger, (5) explores creative means of solving problems, (6) promotes cooperation, (7) preserves the strengths of an ongoing relationship, (8) helps people accept the consequences of their own decisions, (9) develops a model for resolution of future conflicts. This web site contains more information about mediation.
By: American Bar Association
Military Law Research Links
(Separate Website)
This website contains links that are useful for understanding military law and the court system, for resolving legal issues and finding source documents.
By: Military Times Media Group
Prisoners' Rights, Prison Conditions
Advocacy Handbook for Friends and Families of Georgia Prisoners
(Separate Website)
Georgians for Equal Justice has prepared an Advocacy Handbook to assist the friends and families of Georgia prisoners penetrate the GDC bureaucracy and become more effective advocates for their imprisoned loved ones. The handbook also includes an exhaustive directory for GDC administrators and facilities, suggestions for continuing action on criminal justice issues, and a directory of advocacy and activist organizations of interest to those with incarcerated loved ones in Georgia.
By: Southern Center for Human Rights
Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government, this resource describes where and when to file your complaint.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Protecting Your Health and Safety: Prisoners' Rights
(Separate Website)
Designed to help inmates who are not represented by an attorney, Protecting Your Health & Safety explains the legal rights that inmates have regarding health and safety, including the right to receive medical care and the right to be free from inhumane treatment such as excessive force by prison guards. It also explains to inmates how they can enforce those rights when they are violated. It provides an overview of the legal system, a glossary of legal terms and explains how to file and litigate pro se complaints in federal courts. It also includes a list of federal courts and resources groups for prison inmates. It does not cover criminal matters. The manual was written by Robert E. Toone, formerly a staff attorney at the Southern Center for Human Rights where he worked on prisoner-related civil rights actions for more than four years.
By: Southern Poverty Law Center
Taxes: Forms and Publications
Free Tax Filing Resources
Free Federal Tax Assistance Sites in Georgia for Tax year 2007
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Free Federal Tax Assistance Sites in Georgia for Senior Citizens for Tax year 2007
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Free State Tax Filing Online in Georgia
The Georgia Department of revenue offers access to free online filing of state tax forms for low-income households.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Free Tax Site Locations in Georgia
VITA Tax Assistance Locations
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Resources for Low-income Taxpayers in Georgia
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Where You Can Use a Computer to File Your Taxes Free on the Internet
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Choose How to File Your Tax Return
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Volunteer to Help Low-income Taxpayers in Georgia
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
IRS.gov - The Web Site of the Internal Revenue Service
(Separate Website)
This web site contains tax information for (1) Individuals, (2) Businesses, (3) Charities & Non-Profits, (4) Government Entities, (5) Tax Professionals, and (6) Retirement Plans.
By: Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Tax Publications from the Georgia Department of Revenue
(Separate Website)
Download tax guides and other information from the web site of the Georgia Department of Revenue, including: (1) The Tax Guide for Georgia Citizens, (2) Property Tax Guide for the Georgia Taxpayer, (3) Employer's Tax Guide, and (4) Estate Taxes Information, and much more. The publications may be downloaded in PDF format only.
By: Georgia Department of Revenue
Taxes: Estate and Gift Taxes
Avoiding Scams
Avoiding Living Trust Scams: A Quick Guide for Advocates
(Separate Website)
Dishonest living trust salespeople prey on seniors' fears that after their deaths, their life savings and assets will be stolen by the government or by predatory probate attorneys. These salespeople use high-pressure tactics and deceptive claims to coerce vulnerable seniors into buying a product that many of them don't need. Seniors are bombarded with advertisements, phone calls, and pitches from door-to-door salespeople insisting that living trusts work best for everyone. This may be true for some. For others, buying a living trust is simply a waste of limited resources.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Intake Workers
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