Making Your Case: Legal advocacy for survivors

Can you have legal representation if you don't report to the police? Can you get a restraining order without reporting to the police? Also, did you know that it's incredibly important to have a knowledgeable attorney assist when petitioning for a restraining order or to represent your needs during a trial? These are all topics that we discussed when talking with LaFASA's staff attorney, Sean Cassidy. Often survivors are not able to retain legal services because they cannot afford the cost, they are intimidated by the justice system, they're worried about re-traumatization, and/or they are not aware of their rights. LaFASA’s legal program answers the call of survivors in need of legal assistance. If you're into the criminal and legal side of advocacy or if you watch L&O:SVU, we encourage you to listen to this podcast. You won't want to miss it! Go to our website for information about the rights of survivors here: http://lafasa.org/main/publications_and_resources