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Protection from Abuse/Stalking program provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence

"Court Advocacy: Assistance in thirteen area courts including order of protection court, as well as lethality assessment programs with nine area municipal police departments. Co-Responding Advocacy: Partnership with the Independence Police Department to provide crisis intervention services, advocacy, and resource referrals and linkages to survivors contacting the police for assistance. The Co-Responding Advocate also coordinates revisits to survivors’ homes with Independence Police officers to offer additional support and resources. Civil Legal Program: Representation to address the broad range of civil legal issues encountered by survivors such as protection orders, child support, child custody, divorce, paternity, etc. Contract Attorneys provide legal representation while a full time Paralegal and Legal Advocate provide support and case management services."