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VLJ August 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Alyssa Bartholomew

This month, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) celebrates Alyssa Bartholomew, an associate in the Family Law Group at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, as our August 2025 Volunteer of the Month. Alyssa first became involved with VLJ last year through her firm and thanks to VLJ Board Trustee Maritza Rodríguez. She now volunteers with VLJ's monthly Divorce Program legal clinic, helping to provide access to justice for people experiencing poverty (to the tune of $11,828 in free civil legal services thus far).

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Jessica Kitson Interviewed on Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello

On Friday, August 8, Jessica Kitson, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice’s Director of Legal Advocacy and a member of Freedom Network USA, was interviewed on Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello.

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Jessica Kitson Appointed to New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Board

NEWARK, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to announce that Jessica Kitson, VLJ's Director of Legal Advocacy, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT). This appointment underscores Jessica’s commitment to justice and her compassionate expertise in advocating for survivors.

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