This project will help WomensLaw provide free, confidential legal information and support for survivors, their advocates, and their loved ones, in both English and Spanish, through the WomensLaw Email Hotline. WomensLaw responds to every Email Hotline inquiry it receives, providing personalized legal information and referrals for thousands of people annually.
Legal assistance is a critical intervention for domestic violence victims because it empowers them with the knowledge they need about their legal rights and options, helping them make decisions about practical matters and presenting tangible, long-term alternatives. For example, understanding restraining orders and custody laws is crucial for victims trying to leave an abuser and protect their children in the process, but without clear information, these laws can be difficult for non-lawyers to
Making WomensLaw.org mobile friendly will allow many more victims of abuse to access the critical information they need, when they need it, to escape an abusive situation. Many people rely on tablets or smartphones to access the Internet. As one of the most recommended legal resources for victims of domestic violence and an incredible source of state-specific information in both English and Spanish, it is important to provide a user-friendly interface for victims to access legal help.
Every week, WomensLaw gets messages from victims who have been helped by the information we provide through our website and email Hotline. Our goal is to make WomensLaw.org easily accessible, so that we can reach even more domestic violence victims who are on the path to becoming survivors. In a world that is becoming more mobile-centered, we need to keep up with technology in order to keep victims informed of their rights and the resources available to get out of an abusive relationship.
