Atask legal advocacy and representation program

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Inc. was awarded a $600,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The award is part of the Legal Assistance for Victims program (CFDA 16.524) and will fund the ATASK LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION PROGRAM from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024.

Under this award, the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Inc. will provide comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters relating to or arising from the abuse or violence. The goal of these services is to increase availability of legal aid to victims, consistent with the objectives of the Legal Assistance for Victims program to support legal representation and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence.