LFAA Resources

Tennessee Local Eviction Moratorium Research Memo

Is there a good faith basis to argue that Nashville could lawfully implement an eviction moratorium? This memo covers the following research questions:...Read more

Survey of Laws Restricting Abortion in the 50 States and U.S. Territories

This survey summarizes the varied tapestry of state and U.S. territory laws restricting access to abortion. It reflects the status of abortion laws between October 2025 and January 2026.  ...Read more

Guidebook on Use of Experts in Juvenile Justice Proceedings

This memorandum examines the role, admissibility, and strategic use of expert witnesses in juvenile justice proceedings, with a focus on federal standards and the laws of New York and California. While the Federal Rules of Evidence apply the Daubert standard to assess the reliability of expert testimony, both New York and California adhere to the Frye standard, which emphasizes general acceptance within the relevant scientific community. These standards apply similarly in juvenile cases, but some states, like California, have qualifications that the expert testimony addresses issues uniquely relevant to minors, such as developmental psychology, trauma, and mental health....Read more

DC Bar Foundation's Racial Equity and Inclusive Language Style Guide

The DC Bar Foundation presents this guide to ensure that communications with clients display diverse visuals, amplify asset-based language, reach diverse audiences, and have messages consistent with racial justice and racial equity. The 2023 guide draws on materials from a diverse group of organizations. ...Read more

Peanut Butter & Jelly Racism

A brief, practical, and engaging opening segment on Implicit bias (2.26 min). Five additional short segments complete the series: Check our Bias to Wreck Our Bias (3:00 min), The Life Changing Magic of Hanging Out (2:09 min), Why We're Awkward (2.:41 min.), Snack and Punishment (2:05 min), High Heels, Violins and a Warning (1:22 min). Saleem Reshamwala, 2016....Read more

Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice

This resource focuses on the science behind bias and prejudice to raise awareness and promote understanding of unconscious prejudices to foster more inclusive and equitable environments. It offers tools and assessments for individuals to test themselves for hidden biases. It outlines how biases and prejudices are formed, how they impact our behavior and their effects on others, and how individuals can commit to change.  Southern Poverty Law Center. 2004....Read more