Research
People live in law and policy contexts. So human-centered care must account for the legal dimensions of health, wellbeing, and dignity. Reaching stakeholders across fields and disciplines, we are building new evidence for legal partnering as a prevention tool.




*MLPB Digital Digest
The Digital Digest curates evolving information and resources in key domains of health-related social need and translates what these developments mean for...
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Civil Legal Assistance Referrals by State
Options and contact information for legal assistance referrals for New England residents, organized by state and legal domain.
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COVID-19 Vaccines FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions relating employer-based COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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Executive Summary
Six concrete recommendations for a strengths-based approach to social need screening with families, intending to minimize potential harm and unintended consequences.
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Glossary of Housing Legal Terms
Overview of common housing terminology for legal problem-solving.
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Helping People Achieve Housing Stability
Important information to assess potential legal rights and promote effective legal problem-solving.
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Initiating a Successful Consult with MLPB
Guidance for MLPB’s partners seeking to address an individual’s health-related social needs through legal problem-solving.
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MA Maximizing People’s Autonomy: How care teams can help people make supported decisions
Care teams know that people sometimes need a trusted individual to help them make decisions. Guardianship is the most restrictive legal tool...
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MA McKinney-Vento Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Care teams partnering with families know that stability helps students thrive academically. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) is a federal law...
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