One in four women, and one in nine men have experienced intimate partner violence.
— Massachusetts Department of Justice
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.
MLRI’s CLAVC work is supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, through state bridge funds, and a Crime Act Grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice.
For Massachusetts residents seeking legal advice, information and referrals:
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For Massachusetts residents seeking legal advice and information:
For legal services advocates and attorneys:
