These allies provide resources on intimate partner violence in general. They also give legal information for survivors and explain where to find legal aid. Some of the allies also provide culturally-specific services.
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Allies Providing Resources for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center
- Website
- This health resource begins by acknowledging that the model needs to change from “What’s Wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” The site is focused on the health care community. However, advocates and allied professionals can apply the information in their work with survivors of domestic violence.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
- Website
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides direct support for survivors of trafficking. The website also provides resources for both survivors and advocates. Their resources page can be found here.
Shared Hope International
- Website
- This organization provides resources and training on working with victims of sex trafficking, specifically with children. Sex trafficking and domestic violence often overlap. Shared Hope International provides training, outreach, and resources to help survivors.
Allies Providing Legal Resources or Services
Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody (RCDVCPC)
- Website
- The Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody (RCDVCPC) provides training and technical assistance. RCDVCPC focuses on “improving outcomes in child protection and custody cases that involve domestic violence.” For survivors who are representing themselves in court, information can be found here.
Allies Providing Culturally-Specific Services (including Legal Services)
ASHIYANAA (formerly ASHA For Women) serving South Asians
- Website
- Our ProgramHelpline: Ashiyanaa has a toll-free, safe, secure, and confidential helpline: 1-888-417-2742. Case Management: We determine individual needs and find appropriate, customized solutions, and we assist with emergency survival needs during a crisis. Awareness & Partnerships: We spread awareness and build partnerships with private and government organizations
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)
- Website
- APALRC provides immigration, family, and employment law and referrals for people speaking the following languages: Cantonese/Mandarin, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese. APALRC is located in Washington, DC, but will work with survivors in Maryland.
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (A/PI DVRP)
- Website
- AA/PI DVRP provides advocacy, peer support, safety planning, legal and social service resources, community outreach, and a technical assistance program for Asians/Pacific Islanders. A/PI DVRP is located in Washington, DC, but will work with survivors in Maryland.
Boat People SOS
- Website
- Boat People SOS provides immigration legal assistance, case management, and referrals for Vietnamese speakers. Boat People SOS is located in Falls Church, VA, but will work with survivors in Maryland.
Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR)
- Website
- CAIR provides legal assistance with asylum proceedings. CAIR is located in Washington, DC, but will work with survivors in Maryland.
Esperanza Center (part of Catholic Charities)
- Website
- Esperanza Center provides immigrants with healthcare, social services, referrals, language classes, and immigration legal services. The main center is located in Baltimore City.
JCADA (Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse)
- Website
- JCADA provides a wide variety of resources and services in the Washington, DC, area, including Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. JCADA provides services without regard to race, national origin, ability, background, faith, gender, or sexual orientation. JCADA also provides culturally-specific services to the Jewish community. Clergy can find specific resources here. Parents and teachers can find resources here.
Tahirih Justice Center
- Website
- Tahirih provides family and immigration law assistance, case management, and referrals.