The document describes the Senior Citizens Legal Services program in Santa Cruz, California, which provides legal services to the elderly poor with the assistance of senior citizens who act as legal assistants. Among those involved in the Senior Citizens Legal Services are the following staff members, whose duties are outlined: office assistant,…

The handbook is part of a series on legal services for the elderly which can be provided by senior citizens functioning as paralegals. It presents interviewing techniques to be used in the legal setting and is designed to provide additional information which could not be included in the accompanying film. The document consists of 12 sections based…

The handbook is part of a series on legal services for the elderly which can be provided by senior citizens as paralegals. It is designed to be used in training and Security Income program (SSI). The 14 sections provide discussion, reference to basic sources, and advocate tips for: (1) SSI and the income maintenance system, (2) an overview of SSI,…

The handbook is part of a series on legal services for the elderly which can be provided by senior citizens functioning as paralegals. It is designed to assist trainers in preparing paralegals and covers the following areas: (1) planning a training program--trainees; trainers; setting; materials, equipment, and props; program content; scheduling;…