Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

LACLJ is the non-profit of the month Donut Friend! We will receive half of the proceeds from all the Compassion Fruit donuts sold in April. So head out to Donut Friend and purchase some Compassion Fruit donuts to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting survivors!

There's still time to join us for our #SAAM online events this month! As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are partnering with East Los Angeles Women's Center, Public Counsel and Peace Over Violence to host discussions on the impacts of the legal system on survivors and advocacy. To register for the Survivors and the Legal System Panel click the link below: ... https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bVPq-j-bQjiz-zOZQmM0Kw

Our annual awards gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser bringing together over 500 community members - including leaders from the legal, nonprofit, corporate, and entertainment sectors. It is a chance for us to celebrate the efforts of those promoting the safety and stability of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in low-income communities. And in 2021, we'll be bringing the event to your home via livestream! ... To learn more about sponsorship opportunities visit our event page. https://app.mobilecause.com/e/Q2fSbQ?vid=hyfoz

We’re celebrating 48 years of service in the community! Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission to secure #JusticeForSurvivors throughout the years! We are honored to be a voice of advocacy for survivors and to help them reach their own goals for more hopeful and safer futures.

We are excited to welcome Cristina Perez to the LACLJ Board of Directors! Cristina is a Partner with Leech Tishman and is a member of the firm's Employment & Labor Practice Group, focusing on Immigration. We are happy to bring Cristina's expertise to our leadership and work with her to best serve immigrant survivors in our community.

Save the Date! On May 20th be a part of our biggest event of the year, Celebrating Survivors--LACLJ's Livestream Gala! Join us to celebrate the important work being done to empower low-income survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.... #CelebratingSurvivors #JusticeForSurvivors #LACLJgala2021 See more

According to Stop AAPI Hate, since March 2020 there have been over 3700 anti-Asian hate incidents reported. This number represents only a fraction of the number of hate incidents that have actually occurred. The act of domestic terrorism in GA this week was not an isolated incident. It is a result of ongoing unchecked violence against the AAPI community and a deeply rooted history of anti-Asian racism in this country. As an organization that recognizes that all forms of v...iolence and oppression are connected, we remain committed to working toward an end to discrimination, anti-immigration bias and the structural racism that allows these acts of violence to continue. For more information and resources visit stopaapihate.org Photo credit IG: @meldcole

We are proud to share that Yeison Soto Valdez was elected to the Board of the Legal Aid Association of California. Yeison is passionate about serving our low-income community and is an exceptional advocate for survivors. Congratulations Yeison!

Thank you to everyone who has completed their run/walk this weekend in support of #JusticeForSurvivors!

Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Empower Run weekend! Before you head out on your walk/run enjoy a quick kick-off message from LACLJ Executive Director, Norayma Cabot! #JusticeForSurvivors To join us visit runsignup.com/EmpowerRun

Are you ready!? Tomorrow we kick off the 2021 Empower Run! Lace up your shoes and show off your Empower Run t-shirt*. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #JusticeForSurvivors If you haven’t signed up to join us yet, it’s not too late! Registration will remain open through the weekend. ... *participants who registered after 2/15 will receive their t-shirts in 2-3 weeks.

Your gifts help survivors navigate virtual court appearance so they can still achieve safety and justice during the current pandemic. Help survivors by making a donation today! https://laclj.z2systems.com/np/clients/laclj/donation.jsp

"I am running in support of all of the victims whose lives have been so much more difficult by the pandemic." -Kelly W. Weil, LACLJ Leadership Council member and Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP Thank you, Kelly and Team CPM Santa Monica for signing up for the Empower Run! We appreciate your support and commitment to #JusticeForSurvivors. The Empower Run is only 4 days away! Join us at runsignup.com/EmpowerRun

On November 18th, LACLJ Directing Attorney, Michelle Carey, co-moderated the LA VAWA Network's 11th Annual U Visa Certifier Roundtable Event. Over 75 attendees participated, including U visa certifiers/representatives from LAPD, LASD, DCFS, LA City Attorney's Office, LA County DA's Office, Department of Labor, and the CA Labor Commissioner's Office plus other representatives from the City of LA, County of LA and the Mexican Consulate. This annual roundtable helps to promote collaboration and discuss policies, procedures and best practices for providing and obtaining U visa certifications.

The holidays are a difficult time for many - and this year, being isolated from friends, family and community, survivors are facing danger at home. We're getting hundreds of calls every week from survivors who urgently need our help. Your donations strengthen our resources to serve families who are experiencing the worst time of their lives right now. Give survivors hope by making a gift today.... https://laclj.z2systems.com/np/clients/laclj/donation.jsp

Give Hope & Safety this Giving Tuesday! Just $50 can provide translation services for survivors who experience language barriers to accessing justice, freedom and protection. #GivingTuesday2020 #JusticeForSurvivors https://laclj.z2systems.com/np/clients/laclj/donation.jsp

#ActionAlert The Senate recently released its appropriations bills, and the bill that funds the Department of Justice contains a MASSIVE 40% cut to the Victims ...of Crime Act (VOCA) release. This is on top of a 25% cut the prior year. All told, if the Senate gets its way, VOCA victim service grants will have been cut 74% over the last two years. The situation is dire! Learn More + Take Action: http://ow.ly/cQ4X50CmX99

*Denise is a survivor and mother to her 3-year-old daughter. Despite separating from her physically abusive ex, she began receiving phone calls from him threatening their lives. Terrified, Denise came to LACLJ seeking help. We represented her in court virtually and were able to secure a restraining order to protect her and her daughter. Denise is now free from her abuser and able to build a more hopeful future for her family! *Name and picture are changed to protect the privacy and safety of client

LACLJ is proud to announce that Carmen McDonald has been awarded the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council’s prestigious Betty Fisher Award this year! For nearly two decades, Carmen has demonstrated her commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence by dedicating her legal career to helping those who need it most. Join us for a virtual celebration on Tuesday, October 20th from 12pm-1:30pm. https://www.laclj.org/updates/were-so-proud/

While you're shopping, don't forget about the families in need in your community. You can shop for survivors and their kids by purchasing fun activities, tablets, masks and school supplies. #PrimeDay https://smile.amazon.com//ch/homepage/ref=smi_se_cl_rd_ge

JOIN US TOMORROW for a special webinar training! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AsniOcA4R32LTuTCO8qyjQ

It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we’re fundraising to help survivors find safety. Throughout October, you can make a difference for low-income families by making a gift to our #DVAM campaign. Domestic violence is a pandemic within a pandemic with families struggling to keep afloat. Act now and help protect survivors and their children today! https://laclj.z2systems.com//lac/publicFundraiserList.jsp

Dana* is a mother and survivor of domestic violence. Her boyfriend often abused her verbally and physically. She came to #LACLJ fearing for her and her child's safety. LACLJ represented Dana in a three-day long hearing against an intense opposing counsel. Dana's LACLJ family law attorney was able to show evidence of the abuse and we won her case! The court granted Dana a two-year restraining order and sole legal and physical custody of her baby. #JusticeForSurvivors #DVAM2020 #StopViolence *Name and picture are changed to protect the privacy and safety of client

Join us for a FREE webinar on Trauma-Informed Lawyering! As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we will be providing a free event focused on how to work with clients who have trauma and how to identify and manage attorneys' own vicarious trauma. Learn more and click on the link below to register! https://www.laclj.org//LACLJ-Webinar-Trauma-Informed-Lawye

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year LACLJ Board Members, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters fundraise to secure justice for low-income survivors. You can make the difference for survivors so they may become free from violence and secure justice by making a donation or creating your own fundraising page to share with your friends and family. https://laclj.z2systems.com//lac/publicFundraiserList.jsp

Thank you to our amazing supporters for purchasing supplies for our Survivor Care Packages! Every donation makes a difference in the lives of families struggling to make ends meet. Check out our AmazonSmile list and support low-income survivors and their families. https://smile.amazon.com//ch/homepage/ref=smi_se_cl_rd_ge

Recent reports of forced hysterectomies in Georgia and the failure of ICE detention centers across the nation to provide detained people adequate COVID-19 protection exemplify how ICE detention centers continue to disregard migrants' basic human dignity. LACLJ joins the American Immigration Lawyers Association in calling on Congress for an immediate investigation into conditions and medical care at ICE detention centers following the disturbing news reports. We must take act...ion to not allow these human rights violations to continue any longer. Photo Credit: NPR https://www.npr.org//whistleblower-alleges-medical-neglect

Thank you to the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence for awarding LACLJ a $44,582 grant to support staff working from home. We are grateful for CPEDV's generosity which allows us to continue to provide services to survivors during the global pandemic.

Thank you to the Weingart Foundation for awarding LACLJ a $100,000 Unrestricted Operating Support grant! We are proud of our partnership with a foundation dedicated to promoting equity and justice in our community.

A special thank you to our COVID-19 Fund supporters! Your generosity makes it possible for LACLJ to advocate with survivors for safer and more hopeful futures. #COVID19Fund #JusticeForSurvivors https://www.laclj.org//uploa/2020/08/Thank-You-E-blast.pdf