Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence - Legal Resources

"Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence - Legal Resources (Click the ""Domestic Violence"" link)" https://nipnlg.org/

We are a faith based organization that serves the community, regardless of someone's identity (with special consideration for women in or in transtion from abusive relationships). Our food pantry (down the street, past the parking lot) has no zipcode restrictions and is open Wednesdays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

A Sexual & Domestic Violence Crisis Center" with multiple locations in the St. Louis area. Provides these services free of charge: - Crisis helpline - Crisis intervention - Emergency legal advocacy - Therapy/professional counseling - Case Management - Personal Advocacy - Domestic and Violence Education - Emergency Assistance contacted Kathleen Houston, Director of Administration" African American Women Women - Age 50 and Older Christian Women The Road to Recovery (Emergency Client Assistance

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations. www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108

An organization helping victims of family violence find safety, support, strength and skills to change their lives. Services: - Hotlines - Emergency shelter & temporary housing - Physical & mental health service - School-based trauma care - Child’s advocacy center - Children forensic interviews - Offender intervention services - Safe Place program - Domestic violence hotline: 816-321-7050, 800-491-1114 - Knowledgeable and caring operators are available 24 hours a day, every day, to provide emotional support and information about shelter, counseling, support groups and other services available in our community. Youth Crisis Hotline: 816-741-8700, 888-233-1639, Our youth crisis hotline assists homeless and runaway youth. Young people can call the hotline directly or access help at Safe Place locations throughout the community where staff are trained to call our hotline.

A center of peace, hope and healing for women who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse. No fee for services and appointments are not required. 2 Locations. Court/Legal advocacy, drop-in center, holistic living and self-empowerment education workshops, relationship violence prevention education for community, support groups for women. Crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups for survivors of domestic abuse. Thru YWCA Crisis counseling and drop-in center (talk to advocates) for survivors of IPV or sexual violence. Crisis intervention, safety planning, workshops, court advocacy, case management, support groups. Group and individual therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault. “How to Help” group for family members, friends or coworkers of victims of DV. Community education. Hospital advocacy—domestic and sexual violence advocates. waiting list for therapy 2 months (drop in center and follow ups in the mean time while waiting) Trained to work with LGBT* (pronouns, acronym, support looks, in-person full day training) Word on the Street: General positive things but don’t know specifics (people who work there are cool). Really great for people in process of leaving abusive situation and need a few hours in a safe place to make phone calls, be in A/C or heat.

Law Offices of Susan L. Ward, LLC focus exclusively on family law issues and uses their client-centered approach to support queer folks through divorce, child custody, name/gender changes, and domestic issues.

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KCAVP was an organization providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes advocacy and education to the LGBTQIA+ community. KCAVP provides support and services to LGBTQIA+ (includes questioning) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate violence in the region, with a home base in the Kansas City area and services throughout Missouri. It is currently the only LGBTQ-specific domestic violence or sexual assault services in Missouri. Services: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (with certified interpreters) - Case Management and Advocacy - Free Counseling Services/Therapy - Emergency Assistance and Housing (including transportation, food, and other necessities) - Incident Documentation All services are __free and confidential__. Also runs Passages Youth Support Group, an affirming, safe, and welcoming weekly space for LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 13-17) to connect with their peers and build their network of support.

Image Abuse Helpline 844-878-2274 Pro bono attorneys who will help with intimate image abuse cases, state laws, a safety center checklist of what to do when your images have been shared, and other information.

(No Walk-Ins, Call for appointment) Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. Provides free legal services to low income clients in civil matters including evictions, bankruptcies, abuse orders of protection, welfare and food stamp benefits. No Walk-Ins. CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.

Gender & Sexual Violence - Intimate Partner Violence - Legal Resources