PJC operates primarily through impact litigation, proactive legislation, and public education. PJC's Tenant Advocacy Project provides legal services to low-income tenants who need help preparing a legal defense to eviction proceedings, to improve housing conditions, or to resolve a rent, lease, or security deposit dispute. Volunteer lawyers handle cases and then supervise lay advocates. The Program represents low-income homeowners primarily in the Baltimore area who are in danger of losing their homes due to foreclosures, tax sales, executions on judgments, or who have problems with home improvement contractors or mortgage lenders. The Center counsels low-income women with civil legal problems usually in the family law area and may provide referral to a volunteer lawyer or a lawyer on a reduced fee basis.
Priority is given to victims of domestic violence.
The program will occasionally assist clients in Calvert and Charles County. The Center provides extensive services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Baltimore County. Volunteers assist with certain domestic relations matters. The program provides monthly training on starting a nonprofit organization. Volunteers are matched with organizations to act as legal counsel.