Domestic violence and abuse survivors and their children face substantial barriers from the court system and state agencies, as fleeing abuse often leads to isolation, decreased access to financial resources, and loss of evidence of abuse.
Our family law and domestic violence and abuse advocacy focuses on:
Leading the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Program (DVLAP, a special project of the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation)
Leading and supporting legislative advocacy that protects domestic violence and abuse survivors and their children.
Organizing and participating in amicus briefs addressing family law issues and domestic violence concerns.
Working with the courts and state agencies with whom our clients and attorneys interact.
Training legal aid, allied family law attorneys and community service providers and advocates.
Providing forums, both in-person and on-line, that allow legal aid, allied family law attorneys and community service providers and advocates to share and seek information.
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