Tennessee Justice Center Explained
| Tennessee Justice Center |
| Type: | Non-profit legal advocacy |
| Foundation: | 1996 |
| Location: | 301 Charlotte Avenue,
Nashville, Tennessee 37201 |
| Homepage: | Tennessee Justice Center |
The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) is a non-profit[1] [2] public policy advocacy organization[3] and law firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. It was established in 1996 to represent approximately 1.3 million Tennessee low-income families by helping shape public policy[3] and through class action lawsuits. In 1996, the United States Congress had ordered that federally funded legal services programs no longer pursue class actions.[4] Since its formation, the Tennessee Justice Center has helped thousands of poor families secure needed health care, assistance, and food aid.[5]
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- Web site: I Want To Support TJC. Tennessee Justice Center. The Tennessee Justice Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. TJC does not charge clients a fee and accepts no federal funds.. 2009-10-17.
- News: Tennessee Justice Center running deficits. Associated Press. November 28, 2004. wate.com. 2009-10-17. The Tennessee Justice Center has received millions of dollars in court-ordered payments from TennCare. Nevertheless, records show the Justice Center had a deficit of $459,000 in 2003 and has a projected shortfall of $491,000 in 2004. The organization's only income has been from a series of grants and donations, which means the nonprofit group has had to rely more and more on money from the state. .
- Web site: Mission Statement. Tennessee Justice Center. 2009-10-17. The Tennessee Justice Center advocates on behalf of poor Tennesseans: in areas of public policy having the greatest impact on their health and welfare.
- News: Attacked as Left-Leaning, Legal Services Suffers Deep Cuts . https://web.archive.org/web/20110517015155/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-785874.html . dead . 2011-05-17 . William Booth . . 1996-06-01 . 2008-02-07 . fee required.
- Web site: Our Work. The Tennessee Justice Center. Since 1996, TJC has provided direct service to thousands of low-income families, helping them to obtain essential health care, family assistance and food aid.. 2009-10-17.
