von Geldern Examines Health Impacts of Legal Assistance During Eviction

Posted: 5/8/2025 ()

A growing body of evidence shows that eviction causes significant mental and physical health challenges for renters across the U.S. In a recent study published in Social Science and Medicine, CSDE Trainee Will von Geldern (Evans School) describes these challenges and examines whether and how legal assistance can reduce the harmful consequences of an eviction for low-income households. The study uses data from tenant interviews and quantitative case data to demonstrate the benefits and limitations of legal assistance from a population health perspective. Read the full study here.