How We Help

East of the River Women’s Legal Services Project

Orders of Protections – We represent survivors in obtaining Civil Protection Orders against their abusers in DC Superior Court’s Domestic Violence Court.

Family Law – We counsel and represent survivors in divorce, custody and child support matters.

Victim Advocacy – We advocate for survivors in criminal cases, providing vital assistance navigating DC’s criminal justice system including providing testimony in the court of law.

Holistic Services

The Safe Sisters Circles believes in helping the survivor as a whole person and understand they need additional help beyond just the legal system to help them get in a safe space.  Therefore we offer holistic services to our legal clients including: 

Housing – Helping clients find emergency/temporary housing, including paying for hotel stays if necessary. 

Compensation – Assisting clients with The Crime Victims Compensation Application

Therapy – Connecting clients with therapy services

Fulfilling Needs – Providing grocery store gift cards to clients who might be having issues with benefits

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