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Battered Women's Justice Project | National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors

540 Fairview Ave N, Ste 208, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Battered women in jail or prison, or those involved in their case

Call, send an e-mail, or write the office to apply for services.

United States
NJ

Description

Assists defense teams in cases involving battered women by providing technical assistance on civil and criminal law matters, including identifying defense strategies, offering relevant case law and litigation materials, locating expert witnesses, identifying support networks for victim defendants, and suggesting additional sources of information and assistance. Additionally, offers information on promising practices for responding to domestic violence, accessible through a toll-free telephone line. Does not offer direct representation.

Providing organization

National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors

Helps secure justice for victims of battering charged with crimes related to their battering and prevent further victimization of such people who have been arrested, convicted, or incarcerated.