Resources for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

DV LEAP

https://www.dvleap.org

DV LEAP is a national organization that challenges unjust family violence trial outcomes on a pro-bono basis. They only help with legal appeals of unjust rulings and do not provide legal representation for individuals before there is a final judgment.

National Domestic Abuse Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/help/

This national non-profit offers 24/7 chat and phone services in English and Spanish that provide “lifesaving tools and immediate support to empower victims and survivors to find safety and live free of abuse.” While not lawyers, they may also be able to connect you with local legal resources. Their number is 800-656-HOPE. You can also live chat at their site or text LOVEIS to 22522.

Domestic Violence Survivor Resources

Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors

This is a “comprehensive guide that highlights the increased vulnerability for victims and how to support these populations during unprecedented times.”

Includes:

• Red Flags and Barriers in Abusive Relationships
• Tips on Emergency Planning and Tech Safety for Victims Fleeing
• Support Services for Housing, Immigration, and Financial Independence

Resources for Divorce/Custody/Family Issues

Child Welfare Information Gateway
https://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/?CWIGFunctionsaction=rols:main.dspList&rolType=Custom&RS_ID=80

A service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides an extensive, national resource list of legal organizations that focus on child welfare. 

National Family Solutions
https://www.nationalfamilysolutions.com/

National Family Solutions is a national organization that helps parents represent themselves in all types of family law cases. Their team is composed of legal professionals from attorneys and legal document assistants that help prepare paperwork to case managers that provide emotional support and guidance. They also have access to a provider network that includes parenting experts, private investigators and process servers that are able to provide local services on-demand.

Reporting Unsafe Drugs and Medical Devices

MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm

Health professionals, consumers and patients can voluntarily report observed or suspected adverse events for human medical products to FDA. Voluntary reporting can help FDA identify unknown risks for approved medical products and is an essential way to let it be known that a drug is unsafe. (Note – Essure birth control was taken off the market after a group of women got the word out about reporting Essure problems to the FDA!)

Dow Implants

Info about Dow Implants and current case status.

https://www.sfdct.com/_sfdct/index.cfm/questions-and-answers-regarding-final-deadline/

Resources for Standing Up to Police Brutality

ACLU
https://www.aclu.org/action/

Campaign Zero
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#action

NAACP
https://www.naacp.org/campaigns/we-are-done-dying/

National Police Accountability Project

https://www.nlg-npap.org

Southern Poverty Law Center
https://donate.splcenter.org

Resources for Immigration Issues

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR)
https://www.nnirr.org/drupal/border-groups

NIRR has compiled a list of border advocacy groups based all over the country.

The South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR) 
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/projects_initiatives/south_texas_pro_bono_asylum_representation_project_probar/

A project of the American Bar Association, ProBAR empowers immigrants with legal education, representation and connections to services. ProBAR serves immigrants in the Rio Grande Valley border region.

Resources for Voting Rights Issues

American Bar Association (ABA)’s list of voting rights resources

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/voting-rights/how-to-help-protect-our-elections-and-get-out-the-vote/

Fair Elections Center

https://www.fairelectionscenter.org/

A national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization which uses litigation and advocacy to fight for voting access and rights.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Volunteer to ensure every person’s voice is heard at the polls

https://electionprotection.wetheaction.org

USA.gov and US Department of Justice (DoJ)

https://www.usa.gov/voting-laws

https://www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/votintake/index.php

The US government’s official voting site and the DoJ site have information on your rights and portals for reporting voting violations.

Other Sexual Abuse Resources

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations

NSVRC offers a national database with a wide variety of resources for survivors.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

https://www.rainn.org/

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They created and operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org and – for Spanish speakers – rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Church Abuse

https://www.snapnetwork.org/

Survivor network for those abused by priests.

Bail Bond Relief

The Bail Project

https://bailproject.org

Provides bail bond relief to jailed POC’s in 24+ states

LGBTQ Fund

Provides bail bond relief to jailed LGBTQ people in 15+ states

https://www.lgbtqfund.org

Unhoused/Housing-Insecure Resources

HUD Exchange – Homelessness Assistance Programs

https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/

Directory of HUD homeless assistance programs and associated shelters/programs

2-1-1

https://www.211.org/

On-call local community resource specialists that can help find support for:

• Food and nutrition programs
• Shelter and housing options, utility assistance
• Emergency info and disaster relief
• Veterans’ services
• Health care
• Addiction prevention and rehab programs
• Reentry help for formerly-incarcerated individuals
• Support groups for folks with mental illness or special needs
• A safe, confidential path out of physical/emotional domestic abuse

National Homeless Coalition

https://nationalhomeless.org/references/directory/

Directory of shelters broken down by interest groups (e.g. pet owners, women’s shelters, food pantries)

National Homelessness Law Center

https://nlchp.org/

Focused on decriminalizing homelessness/things that homeless people are criminalized for like loitering, sleeping in public, panhandling

Workplace Discrimination Resources

Workplace Fairness

https://www.workplacefairness.org/

• Know your rights
• Protect your rights
• Find an employment attorney

National Women’s Law Center

https://nwlc.org/

The American Association of University Women (AAUW)

http://www.aauw.org/

• GOTV efforts
• Training for negotiating for higher pay
• Lobbying, advocating, education on voting, civil, workplace, LGBTQIA, etc. rights

National Employment Lawyers Association

https://www.nela.org/

Hate Crime/Human Rights Resources

ACLU

https://www.aclu.org/

LGBTQIA Legal

Lambda Legal

https://www.lambdalegal.org/

• “Know your rights”
• Legal help desk
• Workplace discrimination
• Legal assistance for healthcare protection
• Immigrants, family, marriage, employment, teens, seniors, police and criminal justice, etc.

Disability Rights Resources

Disability Rights Advocates

https://dralegal.org/information-and-legal-resources/

Suicide Prevention Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Resource Guide

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/suicide-resource-guide

    Directory of resources for

• Texting and calling lifelines
• Vets
• Teens
• LGBTQIA
• Sexual assault survivors
• International resources

Other Resources

Eldercare 

https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/LearnMoreAbout/Elder_Rights.aspx#Legal

Eldercare provides a locator tool with services specifically geared toward the elderly.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0119-guide-assisting-id-theft-victims.pdf

The FTC offers this guide for victims of identity theft.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

https://www.fincen.gov/resources-victims

A list of resources for victims of financial fraud and identity theft.

Legal Aid at Work

https://legalaidatwork.org/

Legal Aid at Work is committed to strengthening workers’ rights via free clinics, helplines, easy to understand legal info, litigation and policy advocacy. They mainly focus on workplace issues, including discrimination.

National Disability Rights Network

https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/

NDRN offers legal referrals for otherly abled folks.

Stateside Legal

https://statesidelegal.org/

Stateside offers legal help for military members, veterans and their families.

VictimConnect Resource Center

https://victimconnect.org/about-us/about-our-services/

This organization operates a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially. A program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, they offer a traditional telephone-based helpline: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) and a chat service at Chat.VictimConnect.org.