Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime

Victims of crime are often left with significant legal needs that result from their victimization beyond those addressed in the criminal legal system. 

The Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime (CLAVC) Initiative is a statewide legal aid project created in 2017 to increase access to civil legal services for vulnerable crime victims.

MLRI provides programmatic coordination of the Initiative and serves as the co-manager of this initiative, along with the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation.

Over 24 legal advocates in programs across the state are providing legal services through CLAVC. These services cover a range of legal needs including family law, domestic violence and abuse, immigration, health care, housing and education.

mother and baby
One in four women, and one in nine men have experienced intimate partner violence.
Massachusetts Department of Justice

CLAVC Attorneys and Advocates

Jamie Sabino
Deputy Director of Advocacy
617-357-0700 ext. 325
CLAVC Attorney
617-357-0700 ext. 402

Our Impact

Advocacy Issues

Need Legal Help?

For Massachusetts residents seeking legal advice and information:

MassLegalHelp.org
MassLRF.org
MassLAO.org

For legal services advocates and attorneys:

MassProBono.org
MassLegalServices.org