For those seeking legal advocacy for sexual assault or domestic violence on the Moffett or Rice campuses, please visit the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault or Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to find a crisis center near you. Remember to verify that they offer legal advocacy services, as not all do.
| Resource | Services Offered | Contact Information | On-Campus? |
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Mujeres Latinas en Acción |
Provides accompaniment for survivors to police stations throughout the court process; assistance obtaining Orders of Protection, Civil No Contact Orders, or Stalking No Contact Orders; assistance with filing for crime victims’ compensation; services in English and Spanish |
2124 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60608 |
NO |
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Provides accompaniment for survivors to police stations throughout the court process; assistance obtaining Orders of Protection, Civil No Contact Orders, or Stalking No Contact Orders; assistance filing for crime victims’ compensation |
180 South Michigan Avenue, Suite #600, Chicago, IL 60601 Satellite locations on the North and West sides |
NO |
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Apna Ghar |
Assists in obtaining legal representation for measures such as orders of protection, child support, custody and divorce, and immigration relief via protective legal statuses such as the Violence Against Women Act; services offered in English, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Urdu |
4350 North Broadway Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60613 |
NO |
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Provides support through police and court proceedings |
1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60602 Satellite offices on the North, South, and West sides; branches in Evanston and the North Shore as well |
NO |
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Assists survivors of sexual and domestic violence with orders of protection and in-court representation —for divorce, custody, and visitation proceedings; services offered in Spanish, Polish, and Arabic |
70 East Lake Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60601 |
NO |
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Offers legal advocacy for both criminal and civil court processes in domestic violence cases; assists with Orders of Protection, court appearances, and completing legal paperwork; connects complainants with free legal services at their clinics |
Legal clinics are located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago and Rolling Meadows |
NO |
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KAN-WIN |
Assists survivors with understanding rights and options under federal and state law, including immigration law; assists with Orders of Protection, court accompaniment, and referrals to legal aid agencies |
Address is confidential Services offered in Chicago and Park Ridge Chicago: 773.583.1392 |
NO |
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SHALVA |
Assists with navigating the legal system, orders of protection, preparation to attorney meetings, and post decree issues |
Address is confidential Business and after-hours Hotline: 773.583.4673 |
NO |