Women Moving on
Legal Advocacy
Our legal team assists domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking survivors in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders or criminal warrants
Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking survivors · One evening per week · Free
From wrcdv.org/programs ↗About this program
Advocates can accompany survivors to court or while meeting with law enforcement to file a report.
Advocates help clients explore legal options on a case-by-case basis.
Consultation with Volunteer Attorneys: In partnership with DeKalb Legal Aid, we offer a free legal clinic one evening per week. Services are provided virtually.
Questions
Who does the legal team assist?
Our legal team assists domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking survivors in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders or criminal warrants
Can advocates go with survivors to court or to law enforcement?
Advocates can accompany survivors to court or while meeting with law enforcement to file a report.
Is the free legal clinic available in person?
In partnership with DeKalb Legal Aid, we offer a free legal clinic one evening per week. Services are provided virtually.
Details
- Who
- Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking survivors
- When
- One evening per week
- Where
- Online
- Cost
- Free
Run by
Safe House for SurvivorsOur safe house provides secure and confidential temporary housing for survivors and their children.
24-Hour HotlineOur hotline team is available 24-hours a day to answer questions and provide peer-counseling support, safety planning, and referrals.Community-Based AdvocacyFamilies not residing in our safe house receive respectful, individualized support to meet self-determined goals.