Legal Advocacy

Navigating the legal system as a survivor can be tough, but you don't have to go through this alone

At Shelterhouse, we understand that taking legal action may or may not be part of your unique healing journey. We will support your decisions and provide necessary resources whether or not you want to report your experiences. All the choices are yours.


While we cannot offer legal representation to clients, our experienced Court Advocates can help you navigate the legal system, provide guidance on filling out necessary paperwork, and answer questions about court proceedings or victim compensation.

Legal Advocacy Services

  • Walking you through your legal options following domestic violence or sexual assault
  • Filing for divorce (divorce packets provided at Shelterhouse)
  • Filing for a personal protection order (PPO)
  • Walking you through the PPO process, including what you can expect from the hearing, how violations are handled, timelines, etc.
  • Assisting with writing victim impact statements
  • Guidance applying for crime victim compensation