Domestic Violence Project - Panama City

Domestic Violence Project

The project assists domestic and sexual violence victims, children and elders needing injunctions for protection against domestic violence. Referral can take place through the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, law enforcement, and any social agency or through walk-in. Through funding from the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA), additional support is available in personal advocacy and victim's compensation.

  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Bay, Gulf, Holmes, Washington
  • Area of law: Family & Juvenile, Domestic Violence
  • Populations Served: Domestic Violence Victims
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Mentors, Mentors/consultants, Senior Lawyers, Small and medium law firm attorneys
  • Need for non-English services: Spanish
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible, Hours vary depending on project
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: Yes
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice), Client intake and screening, Draft legal documents (e.g., briefs), Legal Research, Litigation: Appellate, Mentor volunteer lawyers or law students, Prepare legal education materials
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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