Empowering individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence and the child welfare system.
WE TRANSFORM LIVES
with hope and humanity
through legal advocacy and system reforM
we are champions
for every individual and family impacted by gender-based violence and the child welfare system.
WE ARE FIGHTERS
and collaborators so that the system treats everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness.
WE ARE CATALYSTS
so that the people we serve can feel hopeful, confident, and joyful about their future.
WE STAND FOR JUSTICE
Our mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system to achieve safety and stability through holistic legal advocacy and systemic reform.
We are working toward strong communities where people have the power to navigate fair systems and overcome violence.
We care
Client-Centered
We view our clients as partners and the experts in their own lives; they are the leaders of their own legal representation.
Steadfast in Belief
We begin every interaction as if the person across the table is telling the hardest, truest story of their life; they usually are.
Intersectionality
We recognize our clients’ overlapping social identities and ranges of experiences, valuing each individual’s personhood and integrity.
Fairness
We help our clients navigate the legal system, seeking a fair outcome regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or social status.
Education
We commit to sharing knowledge and expertise in ways that grow our clients’ abilities to advocate for themselves.
1 in 4
women experience serious intimate partner violence in their lifetime.40,000 +
clients served in over 30 years.85%
of DCFS cases successfully appealed.
1,000 +
survivors of gender-based violence served every year.Stories
Hear Janet’s Story
Meet Janet Janet grew up in Mexico and came to the US, where she became friends with her future husband, Brad. While
Hear Lisa’s Story
Meet Lisa Lisa came from a town in Colombia that was plagued with guerrilla warfare, kidnappings, assassinations, and drugs throughout the 1990’s.
Hear Monika’s Story
Meet Monika Monika came to the United States from Mexico with her first husband. They had four beautiful children together who are
