Legal Advocacy & Court Support

Para-legal services are available to victims of domestic violence both through the shelter and Unity Home's Outreach. These services allow victims of domestic violence to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order, Child Custody Order and to have support in court. Court can be a very traumatic experience for anyone especially someone who is in fear for their life. Trained domestic violence court advocates talk with the victim prior to attending court, inform her of her rights and accompany her to court to assist in making this a less traumatic experience.