Maitri’s Legal Advocacy program provides free, confidential and holistic services for South Asian survivors of domestic violence.

We provide consultations with legal experts and tools for learning how to navigate the system and use available resources. We also offer legal clinics and community education on domestic violence, immigrant rights and cultural competence.

Our Legal Program is accredited by the DOJ (Department of Justice) for representation in immigration issues.

Learn more information on Maitri’s immigration program. You can also listen to our podcast episode below where our Director of Survivor Advocacy, Zakia Afrin, sheds light on our Legal Advocacy program and the resources we offer to survivors.

Under the Legal Advocacy program, our services include:

• Safety planning guide

• Answers to legal questions

• Legal information on family law

• Referrals to attorneys or other non-profit agencies where appropriate

• Restraining order paperwork and preparation for court hearing and court accompaniments

• Immigration law overview

• Assistance with form preparation in family and immigration law matters

• Screening tools to identify clients for U/T visa or VAWA Act self-petition applications

• Language assistance in more than twelve South Asian languages