Legal Assistance

Advocacy counselors to provide assistance completing requests for civil Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders and Anti-Harassment Protection Orders.

Assistance is available on a walk-in basis during business hours and include help filing and support during court hearings.

• Writing your protection order
• Anti-Harassment Protection Order Petition (Superior Court)
• Anti-Harassment Protection Order Petition (District Court)
• Domestic Violence Protection Order Petition (Superior Court)
• Domestic Violence Protection Order Petition (District Court)
• Domestic Violence Protection Order Petition (Superior Court)
• Sexual Assault Protection Order Petition (District Court)

Legal advocates support clients through civil and criminal court processes related to intimate partner violence and sexual assault, which could include child custody hearings, trials, and interviews. 

Support includes preparing clients for court, attending court hearings and post-hearing debriefing.

If clients decide to report intimate partner violence or sexual assault to law enforcement, advocacy counselors can help guide them through the process.

Law enforcement officers are often able to take reports at the downtown support center or advocates can accompany them to the police station.