Court and Legal Advocacy

Attending to civil legal matters is vital to a survivor’s overall well-being. In addition to rights and protections afforded by protective orders, divorce and gaining legal custody of children, survivors often gain a sense of empowerment as these steps are taken. Ultimately, the job of all domestic violence advocates is to help survivors cope with the traumas they have endured and empower them to live healthy lives surrounded by people who genuinely care about them.