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Can a justice system that does not provide for the needs of the poor, those who cannot afford its care, be considered truly just? Criminals are represented by the state, but victims must provide their own lawyers. Single mothers and poor families fall victim because they cannot afford legal representation. And so legal injustice abounds, but what can be done about it?Bruce Strom left a successful legal career to start Administer Justice, a non-profit ministry that provides free legal care to those in need in the name of Jesus through partnership with local churches. Now Strom is calling the church at large to take up the cause of justice. Through stories and principles this book shows the reader how he or she can be part of this movement and can participate in the cause of legal justice for the poor. It is an ideal resource for church leaders, Christian lawyers, business people, and entrepreneurs.
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Can a justice system that doesn’t protect the poor be considered truly just? We have all heard the phrase, “You have the right to an attorney.” But did you know this is only true for those being accused of a crime in our country, not their victims? Without a legal advocate, innocent victims are left to fend for themselves. The church is called to do justice and love mercy. We are given the example of the Good Samaritan serving a victim in need, no matter the stigmas attached. But how are we to do this amidst the complexities of the current system?Bruce Strom left a successful legal career to start Administer Justice, a nonprofit organization providing free legal care to our most vulnerable neighbors. Gospel Justice calls churches across the nation to transform lives by serving both the spiritual and legal needs of the poor through participation in the Gospel Justice Initiative. It is not only a book for lawyers or pastors, though. Bruce Strom is calling each of us, the whole body of Christ, to join the cause of legal justice for the oppressed.
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