Legal Advocacy

LEGAL ADVOCACY

HLFCC provides support, information and resources for individuals and families who are navigating the legal system. Advocates assist survivors by providing legal advocacy in the following areas:

• Informing victims of family violence and sexual violence of their rights in the criminal justice system
• Assist with filling our protection orders
• Accompanying clients to court to obtain protection orders
• Aiding clients in filling our Victim Compensation paperwork for financial restitution
• Acting as liaisons between State Attorney’s’ offices, Legal Aid and/or private attorneys
• Accompanying clients to hearings for civil and/or criminal matters connected to family violence and sexual violence incidents
• Provides counseling, support, transportation, referrals and collaboration with Legal Aid to facilitation this process.

All service are free and confidential