Legal aid makes a huge difference in the lives of low-income individuals facing domestic violence. Attorneys help victims seeking protective and restraining orders against their abusers. They also assist with other legal issues that frequently confront people experiencing domestic violence including child custody, housing, and divorce. Without access to legal help, any of these problems may stand in the way of survivors leaving abusive relationships or regaining their sense of safety and security.
Legal Services Corporation has collected real-world stories of its grantees’ work empowering survivors of domestic violence. Below are just a few accounts of the people who have been helped by the efforts of LSC and its grantees.
Protecting a Mother of Six from Domestic Violence
Mother and Domestic Violence Survivor Free
Domestic Violence Survivor Wins Custody
Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Access Legal Protection
Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors So They Can Rebuild Their Lives
Domestic Violence and Cancer Survivor Finds Help From Legal Aid
Legal Aid Helps A Domestic Violence Survivor Save Her Home
Helping A Domestic Violence Survivor Protect Her Family