Legal assistance for asian american pacific islander domestic violence survivors project

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California under the Legal Assistance for Victims (CFDA 16.524) federal grant program. The three-year award, made on October 1, 2021, will support the provision of comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to Asian American and Pacific Islander domestic violence survivors in Los Angeles, California through September 30, 2024.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California will deliver legal assistance directly and in partnership with two sub-awardees. Korean American Family Services, Inc. will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Korean survivors, including a 24-hour hotline, case management, counseling and court assistance. Sahara South Asian Helpline & Referral Agency will offer similar services to South Asian survivors in their languages along with mental health support, public benefits assistance and community education. All organizations will work to increase legal support for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking as intended under the Legal Assistance for Victims program.