YWCA of Central Massachusetts Court Advocacy Program
- To Volunteer, Contact:
- Organization Type: Community Services
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Location:
One Salem SquareWorcester, MA 01608
- Phone: 508-767-2505
- Website: https://ywcacm.org/about/give/
SAFEPLAN advocates are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, but are available at the court to assist victims of domestic violence through the restraining order process. SAFEPLAN advocates provide emotional support, explain the legal process of restraining orders and paperwork, courtroom procedure and discuss safety planning as well as referrals to ongoing support services.
- County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Worcester
- Area of law: Family & Juvenile, Domestic violence
- Populations Served: Domestic Violence Victims
- Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Paralegals
- Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: No
- Training Provided: Yes
- Training Required: No
- CLE credit for trainings: No
- CLE credit for pro bono: No
- Mentoring or supervision offered: No
- Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
- Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice)
- Other Project Types: advocacy re: restraining order process; provide legal information
- Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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