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Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

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Legal Representation
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Counseling
Provides holistic legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with civil legal needs related to the abuse

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Temporary Restraining Orders
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides holistic legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with civil legal needs related to the abuse

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Temporary Restraining Orders
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Family court that deals with petitions for custody, child support, juvenile delinquency, PINS, neglect, abuse, family offense and adoptions.

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Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Temporary Restraining Orders
Youth Courts
Specialized State Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides the courts to deal with civil, supreme, family and surrogate issues in the county.

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Temporary Restraining Orders
State Supreme Court
Specialized State Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provide legal representation/advocacy for DV survivors in family court matters and other legal areas.
Offers an open, monthly meeting (1st Monday of every month) to address various legal issues for victims of domestic violence, on questions such as financial, emotional support, domestic relations, and crisis, and more. Lawyers, therapists, and financial planners volunteer their time during to offer advice or guide to what resources would be best.

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Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
The Town Court hears cases for legal matters that occur within the boundaries of Southeast.

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Civil State Trial Courts
Temporary Restraining Orders
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Specialized State Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
The Hudson Valley Justice Center offers direct representation and advice to low income residents of the Hudson Valley. The office focuses on the following areas of law: Eviction defense and other landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, Benefits hearings for eligible citizens, Immigration, Family Law Matters.

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General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Immigration Courts
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

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Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Permanent Restraining Orders
General Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration / Naturalization Services
Consumer Law
Offers a safe place where victims can go to talk with a counselor, get legal help such as obtaining an Order of Protection and child support, learn about making a safety plan, find out about domestic violence shelter services, access public assistance, spiritual support and much more.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Family Justice Centers
Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

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Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Permanent Restraining Orders
General Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration / Naturalization Services
Consumer Law
Provides a range of Spanish/English services to assist individuals affected by violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include case management, support groups, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention services, safety planning, education, transitional and permanent housing as well as ancillary services. Offers assistance with court advocacy, child custody issues, orders of protection, Department of Social Services waivers, case management, and other related matters. (Licensed and approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)).

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Advocacy
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse / Violence Related Support Groups
Hispanic / Latino Community
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Adult Protective Services
Case / Care Management
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides legal advocacy including information, referrals or accompaniment to: Family Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court, Sex Offense Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, police, probation department and District Attorney's office. Petitions and accompaniment for orders of protection. Also provides assistance to victims and family members who are entitled to compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board. Provides referral, application process and support.

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Individual Advocacy
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides counseling, support groups, parenting groups and referrals to victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and victims of domestic violence who are incarcerated. Offers transportation and bilingual court advocacy to help victims access legal options. Special group counseling services for children who are victims/witnesses of domestic violence.

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Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Abuse Counseling
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers free consultation and legal services to low income victims of domestic violence.

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Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

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Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Permanent Restraining Orders
General Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration / Naturalization Services
Consumer Law
The Hudson Valley Justice Center offers direct representation and advice to low income residents of the Hudson Valley. The office focuses on the following areas of law: Eviction defense and other landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, Benefits hearings for eligible citizens, Immigration, Family Law Matters.

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General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Immigration Courts
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

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Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Permanent Restraining Orders
General Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration / Naturalization Services
Consumer Law
Offers legal assistance in the following areas: - Disability: Offers disability rights services and legal advice/representation to developmentally disabled individuals and others. - Family Problems: Provides assistance with kinship custody and assistance for victims of domestic violence. - Housing Problems: Typically helps tenants who are facing eviction or who have been locked out of their apartments. Helps people who are applying for public or subsidized housing who have been denied, or tenants in public or subsidized housing who are worried about losing their subsidy or who have questions about how their rent has been calculated. Helps tenants whose landlords are not making necessary repairs and who are forced to live under unsafe or hazardous conditions. Also provides legal assistance and advocacy to people who have encountered discrimination while looking for housing, or during their tenancy. - Entitlements Advocacy: Assists tenants with welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, SSI, and utilities.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Public / Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
General Benefits Assistance
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance

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Elder Law
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Consumer Law
Tax Foreclosure Assistance
Pension Benefits Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Advance Medical Directives
Insurance Law
General Benefits Assistance
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Elder Mediation
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Immigration / Naturalization Legal Services
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Welfare Rights Assistance
Health Law
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Patient Rights Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Elder Abuse Prevention
Predatory Lending Assistance
Offers legal assistance in the following areas: - Disability: Offers disability rights services and legal advice/representation to developmentally disabled individuals and others. - Family Problems: Provides assistance with kinship custody and assistance for victims of domestic violence. - Housing Problems: Typically helps tenants who are facing eviction or who have been locked out of their apartments. Helps people who are applying for public or subsidized housing who have been denied, or tenants in public or subsidized housing who are worried about losing their subsidy or who have questions about how their rent has been calculated. Helps tenants whose landlords are not making necessary repairs and who are forced to live under unsafe or hazardous conditions. Also provides legal assistance and advocacy to people who have encountered discrimination while looking for housing, or during their tenancy. - Entitlements Advocacy: Assists tenants with welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, SSI, and utilities.

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Public / Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
General Benefits Assistance
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Legal Representation
Utility Disconnection Protection
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Legal Counseling
Housing Discrimination Assistance
General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
* The FJC is not currently accepting walk-ins or in-person meetings at any location. Advocates are still be available by phone, email, and our online chat-box. If you are having an emergency, and need immediate help, please dial 911. For help with other questions, please call the FJC SafeLine at 716-558-SAFE (7233). * Provides access to various services for victims of domestic violence and unsafe relationships, including advocacy, civil legal assistance, safety planning, counseling, shelter referrals, and access to criminal and civil courts. Partners with various agencies on-site. Speakers' bureau covering domestic violence topics available. Does not serve perpetrators. FJC SafeLine/Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and website chat box available www.fjcsafe.org.

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Family Justice Centers
Sexual Assault Treatment
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Safety Planning
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Protective / Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence

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Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Senior Companion Program
Adult Day Programs
Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Low Income / Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Advocacy
Senior Ride Programs
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Family Preservation Programs
Older Adult Social Clubs
Case / Care Management
Provides crisis intervention and support for victims of family violence, elder abuse, rape, and sexual assault. Offers safe, confidential services including counseling, safety-planning, court advocacy, and referrals. Also provides comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and bullying prevention programs available for schools, community groups, women's groups, scouting troops, and other interested groups.

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Sexual Assault Prevention
General Abuse Prevention
Child Abuse Counseling
Dating Violence Prevention
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Safety Planning
Bullying Prevention
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Crime Victim Support
Child Abuse Prevention
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Elder Abuse Prevention
Elder Abuse Counseling