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These Guidelines are a framework for attorneys representing victims with I/DD. The Guidelines aim to address the needs of survivors with I/DD, and to encourage attorneys to use the skills they already possess to serve all survivors. While these Guidelines are admittedly only a starting point, they…

Not infrequently, victims of crime want to move as a result of a crime. This booklet provides information about specific protections and rights that victims of crime such as domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking have if they seek to end their lease early, or transfer to a new unit in public or…

In the aftermath of a crime, a victims’ financial and housing situations may change.  These changes can have a host of consequences. This resource guide contains practical information for you to assist your clients if they need to: seek new sources of support, update the…

Screening tool and overview of visas available for for non-citizens. Have a client who is a non-citizen?  Want to learn if they have any options and if they should be referred to an immigration lawyer? Take a look at this screening tool and overview to understand what visas your client…

Vicitms of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence can change their locks quickly if they are afraid.  Read to find out how to do it properly.   Includes fact sheet and sample documents for getting the locks changed.

On January 3, 2013 Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill extending certain housing rights and protections to victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking (Chapter 402 of the Acts of 2012), which amends G.L. c. 186 to add seven new sections (G.L. c. 186, §§…