Legal services for victims of violence
There are some special legal services that are available to women and people who are gender diverse who have experienced family violence. These include agencies and services that have lawyers providing legal services and other staff members trained to offer legal support services.
Luke’s Place
This organization provides legal support services to women who have experienced abuse and are involved in family court. They offer a Virtual Legal Clinic that connects women everywhere in Ontario with lawyers for free legal advice on family law issues.
Their website has a list of organizations in Ontario that support women who have been abused. See lukesplace.ca/for-women/legal-and-family-court-support.
Toll-free: 1-866-516-3116
Website: lukesplace.ca
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
This organization offers free legal services in family and immigration law to women and people who are gender diverse in the Greater Toronto Area who experience physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. It also provides counselling and language interpreter services.
Toronto area (accepts collect calls): 416-323-9149
TTY: 416-323-1361
Website: schliferclinic.com
Jared’s Place Legal Advocacy & Resource Centre for Women
This organization provides free legal information to women who have experienced abuse. Women can get support from a legal advocate and general legal advice from a lawyer.
Telephone: 905-522-0127, ext. 202
Website: intervalhousehamilton.org
Family Court Support Workers
Family Court Support Workers provide support to people who have experienced family violence and are involved in the family court process. A Family Court Support Worker can:
- give you information about family law and the court process
- help you find a lawyer
- help you prepare for family court dates
- go to court with you
- refer you to other special services and supports in the community
- help you make a safety plan
If you have questions about the program, or need help finding a service provider, call the Victim Support Line (VSL).
Toll-free (VSL): 1-888-579-2888
Website: ontario.ca/page/family-court-support-workers
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