Working for Justice and Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence
Crime & Legal
Adolescents/Youth (13-19 years)
Adults
Crime/Abuse Victims
Families
Poor, Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent
PSG added staff attorneys in 2019 to provide representation to even more victims of gender-based violence with complex legal needs. Staff attorneys provide legal advice and support to victims in primarily domestic relations and CPO matters, through services including brief consultations, case strategy sessions, hearing preparation sessions, limited representation, and full representation. This program offers long-term, life-changing legal services to our clients at no cost.
Crime & Legal
Crime/Abuse Victims
Poor/Economically Disadvantaged/Indigent
Adolescents/Youth (13-19 years)
Adults
Families
In this innovative program launched in 2016 and since replicated throughout the state, PSG contracts directly with experienced and trauma-informed attorneys for a flat-fee rate to represent some clients at their permanent CPO hearing and/or in immigration cases arising from their victimization. For those with complex situations -- especially having a child in common with an abusive partner -- an attorney greatly increases the victim's chance of a positive legal outcome.
Survey results show overwhelming satisfaction with this program -- both from clients and attorneys. Some of the contracted attorneys continue to represent these indigent clients on a pro bono basis in their related divorce or custody cases.
Crime & Legal
Adults
Crime/Abuse Victims
Poor/Economically Disadvantaged/Indigent
Adolescents/Youth (13-19 years)
Families
The core of PSG's legal advocacy is assisting victims of gender-based violence to understand and receive assistance in pursuing civil legal solutions, including Civil Protection Orders (CPOs) and domestic relations cases. Advocates provide services to these victims in-person at PSG's court-based offices and at the Rose Andom Center in Denver, as well as via phone, video, or email.
PSG's non-attorney legal advocates specialize in intensive assistance for victims who are ready to pursue civil legal solutions. The help with safety planning, provide support in court proceedings, and refer victims to other resources they may need. The Legal Advocacy Program provides a foundation from which victims can begin their journey to safety and success.
Anonymous client surveys show that more than 90% of individuals served report having more ways of staying safe and are more aware of their legal options after meeting with a Project Safeguard legal advocate.
Crime & Legal
Adults
Crime/Abuse Victims
Poor/Economically Disadvantaged/Indigent
Families
Hispanic, Latino Heritage
Clients interested in filing for Dissolution of Marriage and/or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities due to their crime victimization can access pro bono attorney assistance through a bi-monthly clinic staffed by PSG's roster of volunteer attorneys. Additionally, one legal clinic per month is conducted in Spanish and led by Spanish-speaking attorneys.
Anonymous client surveys show that more than 95% of clinic attendees find this service to be helpful in filing for Dissolution of Marriage or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities. English clinics are held weekly and Spanish clinics are held at least monthly. Both provide expert advice and individualized assistance.
