Tasha Murphy, a senior research scientist at the University of Washington, emphasizes the link between emotional distress and physical pain in children. Her research highlights that emotions like anxiety and fear can cause significant discomfort. Murphy is motivated to serve on ELAP’s Board of Directors to enhance children’s quality of life, noting the critical work ELAP does for vulnerable populations. She explains that situations such as eviction create intense emotional turmoil for families, particularly children, leading to feelings of fear and disorientation. Murphy points out that many in the community lack access to legal representation, making ELAP’s provision of legal aid essential. She believes that having legal support can profoundly change lives, particularly for families facing domestic violence or housing instability.