Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

法律服务

Los Angeles，CA 1,824 位关注者

Securing justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

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The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ) is located in East Los Angeles and has served the low-income residents of Los Angeles for almost 40 years. Our mission is to secure justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and empower them to create their own futures. LACLJ provides free legal representation, education and advocacy. Our services decrease homelessness, increase family stability and provide safe, violence-free homes for children. LACLJ believes that justice should not be determined by wealth, citizenship, language, or age. We focus on serving families in crisis and those who have the greatest barriers to accessing our judicial system. We help individuals face their adversity with the dignity that they deserve. We are unique among legal aid programs because we prioritize client-based services, focus on providing direct legal services by our staff attorneys, not volunteers, and we are able to serve individuals regardless of legal status or age. We offer a full range of services, including advice and counsel, preparation of legal documents, and representation in court. LACLJ’s clients live primarily in East, Northeast and Southeast Los Angeles. Poverty, high school drop-out rates, illiteracy rates, lack of health insurance, housing density, and levels of substandard housing are significantly higher in our service area than the statewide average. A large number of LACLJ’s clients are women, immigrants and monolingual Spanish speakers. Thirty percent of our clients have less than an 8th grade education, and 57% do not have a high school diploma.

网站
https://www.laclj.org
所属行业
法律服务
规模
11-50 人
总部
Los Angeles，CA
类型
非营利机构
创立
1973
领域
Domestic Violence、Sexual Assault、Immigration、Trafficking、Legal Services、Social Work、Family Law和Diverse Populations

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  • 主要

    5301 Whittier Blvd

    Floor 4

    US，CA，Los Angeles，90022

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  • We are thrilled to share Executive Director Carmen McDonald is featured on the cover of this month’s Los Angeles Lawyer magazine!?In the profile, Carmen shares her journey as an attorney,?talks about?the Center's work to secure justice for survivors and highlights the barriers facing survivors today. Read the full interview with LACBA Past President Tamila C. Jensen?and learn more about work: https://lnkd.in/gw-HMZcq

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  • As we work to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it's important to take a look at the facts. Nearly 25% of women over 18 have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner. If you need crisis support, immediate assistance, or shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). #DomesticViolence #DV #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #Advocacy #LosAngeles #California

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  • Sometimes, domestic violence can lead to verbal abuse that is so bad that you start believing what your partner says. Talk to someone you trust about what is happening or call the hotline number for the Los Angeles County Domestic Abuse Hotline (24/7): 800-978-3600. Read more resources on our website: https://bit.ly/3HjN1ES #JusticeForAll #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #SocialJustice #PolicyChange #SocialChange #LosAngeles #California

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  • At The Center, we believe that every voice deserves to be heard. That's why we believe the voices of survivors hold the greatest power in challenging inequity and injustice. We seek to amplify these voices in order to advance systemic change and advocate for a legal system that is fair for all. #JusticeForAll #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #CourtTips #LosAngeles #California

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  • If you are a survivor of domestic violence or abuse, there are resources available. The 1736 Family Crisis Center has services for DV survivors including: shelter, life skills, job development, and mental health services, located at 2116 Arlington Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90018. You can reach them at (213) 745-6434. Visit our website for more resources. #Immigrants #ImmigrantRights #LACLJ #CommunityEmpowerment #LosAngeles #DomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceSupport

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    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner. If you are a survivor of domestic violence, you are not alone. Learn more about resources available to you on our website: https://bit.ly/3HjN1ES #DomesticViolence #DV #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #Advocacy #LosAngeles #California

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  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner. If you are a survivor of domestic violence, you are not alone. Learn more about resources available to you on our website: https://bit.ly/3HjN1ES #DomesticViolence #DV #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #Advocacy #LosAngeles #California

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  • We are thrilled to announce an important milestone in our organization's journey: we are changing our name to Survivor Justice Center! This change reflects our commitment to securing justice and empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Why Survivor Justice Center? - Mission Alignment: Our new name embodies our focus on humanitarian legal support. - Expanding Impact: While rooted in Los Angeles County, our advocacy reaches far beyond—statewide and nationally. - Legacy of Empowerment: We honor our long-standing commitment to equitable access to justice for low-income and marginalized communities. - Survivor-Centered Approach: Our core mission remains focused on centering survivors in all aspects of our work. Our mission remains unchanged. Your support through this transition is crucial in ensuring every survivor has access to the legal resources they need to achieve safety and justice. We’re excited to embark on this new chapter with you! Stay tuned for our new logo and materials! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu_w2JD2

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    Employee Spotlight: Family Law Attorney Rachelle Neshkes Rachelle Neshkes graduated from UCLA School of Law and has been working with families and survivors for more than 15 years. She has been involved in policy advocacy work to improve systems that serve survivors as part of the Domestic Violence Council, Domestic Violence Advisory Board and the LAC DV Death Review team. She assists family law clients with complex custody cases and is coordinating our consumer debt program to assist survivors with coerced debt and poor credit that resulted from their abuse. #JusticeForAll #LegalAid #Advocacy #PolicyChange #SocialChange #MakingADifference

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  • At The Center, we provide survivors with knowledge and tools to help them overcome barriers and create new opportunities. We believe that investing in personal growth and empowerment fosters long-term beneficial outcomes for survivors, their families, and the entire community. #JusticeForAll #LegalAid #SocialJustice #CommunityService #Empowerment #Advocacy #LosAngeles

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