Cuyahoga County Public Defender

Cleveland schools recently announced significant staffing reductions. This blog provides an overview of the changes and the concerns being raised in response. Read more: https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-schools-to-cut-410-jobs/

Public spaces help bring communities together. This article offers a guide to Cleveland’s parks and recreation centers and the resources they provide across the city. Read more: https://signalcleveland.org/a-guide-to-cleveland-public-spaces-breaking-down-the-citys-parks-and-recreation-centers/

Great communication is not only about speaking clearly; it’s also about hearing others with intention and respect.

Access to mental health and addiction services often depends on policy and budget choices. Learn more about what may be ahead for Cuyahoga County in this article. Read more: https://signalcleveland.org/new-process-to-fund-mental-health-addiction-services-cuyahoga-county/

Our team had a great time attending another successful year of the Homeless Stand Down over the weekend. It was a joyful day with music, a hot meal for attendees, connection, and tons of resources and services. We're grateful to serve our community alongside so many other partners.

Learning and growth leave a lasting impact; they expand your perspective in ways that stay with you.

Are you a property owner looking to gain insight about housing violations? Join us tonight at Urban Community School from 6-7:30pm for this Free Workshop! Our Housing Court Attorney will present information alongside representatives from Cleveland Housing Court, Cleveland Department of Building and Housing, and Cleveland City Council. There will be a Q&A session and resources on site. Thanks to Northwest Neighborhoods CDC for hosting this important conversation.

Updates on Cleveland’s police reform efforts show progress but also emphasize that the process isn’t finished. Learn more in this latest report summary. Read more: https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-police-monitor-semiannual-report-consent-decree-2026/

The strongest messages are the ones that leave no room for doubt or second-guessing.

This Friday we'll be at Tri-C Metro from 10AM - 1PM to assist with sealing and expunging criminal records! Please share this free legal clinic with your networks. There will be a variety of service providers on site to provide one-on-one support.

Reliable access to nutritious food matters. This piece highlights a Cleveland-based effort bringing low-cost produce and meals to the community on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Read more: https://signalcleveland.org/archwood-foods-offers-healthy-food-and-community-in-cleveland-food-desert/

Join us in congratulating the Black Law Student Association's Mock Trial team at Case Western Reserve University School of Law for their remarkable win at the Constance Baker Motley National Competition! Our Office’s Chief Trial Counsel Russ Tye coaches this team and has helped cultivate excellence in the next generation of Black lawyers to become champions for justice for marginalized communities. The team’s discipline and preparation paid off—undefeated at regionals and nationals, they demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills. Kudos to the championship team: Angelina Booher (3L) law clerk with the Office, Jordyn Dawson (3L), Lydia Abraham (3L), and Karthi Srikanth (3L)