Posts in LEGAL HELP & RESTORATIVE
SEXUAL TRAUMA AWARENESS AND RESPONSE (STAR)

Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngohttps://star.ngoProvides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule

COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.

SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.

METRO CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 837-5400 • Toll Free: (888) 411-1333 • Via Link: 211 • www.mccagno.org • Email: metro@mccagno.orgRefer to www.mccagno.org/contact/ for parishes in which services are offered; Free counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; Locations in St. Tammany, Jefferson E & W Bank, St. Charles

ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM (LA Secretary of State)

(225) 925-4792 • Toll Free: 1 (800) 825-3805 • P.O. Box 91301, Baton Rouge 70821 • Visit https://www.sos.la.gov/OurOffice/ Click on “Address Confidentiality Program” in left menu • Visit our guide: https://www.crimesurvivorsnola.org/acp-guideFree program to provide survivors of abuse, sexual assault or stalking with a substitute address to use in place of their actual address when they apply for or receive state or local government services (e.g., driver’s license, voter registration, public school records, etc.); the goal is to prevent an assailant or potential assailant from finding the location of a victim through the state’s public records

CASA NEW ORLEANS (Cour Appointed Special Advocates for Children)

Office: (504) 522-1962 • Hotline to report suspicion of child abuse or neglect: 1 (855) 452-5437 (1-855-4LA-KIDS) • 2725 S Broad St, New Orleans 70125 • https://casaneworleans.org/CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of children (birth to 18+) in foster care.  A CASA volunteer offers a child trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings.

LOUISIANA FOUNDATION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (LAFASA)

(225) 372-8995 • Crisis Line 24/7 (English/Spanish): 1 (888) 995-7273 • Visit website for text or online chat: https://www.lafasa.org/Provides advocacy and legal services directly to survivors; See “Resource Center” on website; Hours 9am-4pm; Legal support may be available if you are in a parish that does not have a local accredited sexual assault center, or if your accredited local sexual assault center does not offer legal support; Refer to LAFASA website for a list of accredited sexual assault centers in your area

PRO BONO PROJECT

(504) 581-4043 • 935 Gravier St, Ste 1340, New Orleans 70112 • Email (to apply for legal aid): intake@probono-no.org • Email (non-case questions): info@probono-no.orgwww.probono-no.orgCivil legal cases; Free; Call in advance for an in person appointment; M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES (SLLS)

(504) 529-1000 • Toll Free: 1 (877) 521-6242 • Legal Aid & Disaster Services Toll Free: 1 (844) 244-7871 • 1340 Poydras St Ste 600, New Orleans 70112 • Email: communications@slls.orgwww.slls.orgCivil cases only; Domestic violence, children’s rights, housing, elderly, successions; Free