The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $750,000 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program grant to the Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center, Inc. (doing business as P L A), in partnership with WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence and HIAS Pennsylvania. The 3-year project will provide comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to assist adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the city of Philadelphia and Philadelphia County. The funded services will address priority areas such as advancing racial equity, increasing legal services for sexual assault survivors, and serving underserved communities. Key products to be developed include a multilingual pamphlet on sexual violence protection orders, an informational guide on digital sexual violence, a digital referral tool for project partners, and specialized screening tools to identify the civil legal needs of survivors. The legal assistance will cover a wide range of matters, including divorce, child custody, immigration, housing, employment, and criminal justice proceedings related to the victimization.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $750.0k | 9/8/23 |