THE TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER
Programs
Legal Services for Survivors
IN 2024, TAHIRIH PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO NEARLY 3000 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS; CONNECTED 396 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HEALTHCARE; MOBILIZED 1,359 ATTORNEYS FROM 125 TOP LAW FIRMS IN OUR PRO BONO NETWORK TO LEVERAGE DONATED RESOURCES AND MAXIMIZE OUR CAPACITY. WE ALSO EQUIPPED 2,270 ADVOCATES, ALLIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER FRONTLINE PROFESSIONALS WITH CRITICAL TOOLS TO IDENTIFY FORCED MARRIAGE AND PROTECT VICTIMS. DURING 2024, TAHIRIH ESTIMATED THAT IT RECEIVED 26,682 HOURS OF DONATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM ATTORNEYS, LEGAL ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. THE VALUE OF THE CONTRIBUTED SERVICES TOTALED $25,956,801 OF WHICH $25,910,434 WERE PROGRAM RELATED.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6.3MPolicy Advocacy and Training
IN 2024 WE:- SHARED OUR ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS RELEVANT LAWS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA, AND LAWMAKERS.- PROVIDED PUBLIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP REGARDING PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES THAT WOULD MAKE IT HARDER FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE TO ACCESS DUE PROCESS IN THE ASYLUM LEGAL SYSTEM.- COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO PRESENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEGATIVE HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE TO THE DC COUNCIL. - CONTINUED OUR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE FUNDED BY THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, HOSTING TWO WEBINARS AND A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE WITH OVER 350 PARTICIPANTS.- CONDUCTED A NATIONAL FIELD ASSESSMENT OF VICTIM SERVICES PROVIDERS' FAMILIARITY WITH FORCED MARRIAGE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.2M
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