Our Services
Here to support you
At SLSLS, our mission is to proactively stand alongside intimate partner violence victims, offering unwavering support and expert legal guidance. We understand the challenges and fears victims face, and we are here to provide comprehensive assistance tailored to your needs.
Our range of services is designed to empower you through every step of your journey:
Initial Advocacy
Navigating the legal system can be intimidating, especially when seeking an order of protection while dealing with great stress, anxiety and fear.
Our experienced team helps you make informed decisions, file petitions, and can connect you with vital resources for needs such as housing, transportation, counseling, and safety planning.
Complete Support System
You are never alone on this journey. SLSLS provides a comprehensive support system from the moment you file your order of protection petition to your court hearing.
We know that this time can be dangerous; we are committed to ensuring your safety by being available to respond to calls and texts as issues arise.
Legal Representation
Every victim deserves a voice. Having legal representation is critical to obtaining orders of protection that last longer and that can contain critical terms relating to firearms, batterer programs, rent, child support and custody/visitation.
We connect you with dedicated volunteer attorneys who will represent you in your order of protection case and provide advice throughout the process at no cost to you.
Empowerment through Accountability
Our relationships with various police departments brings additional attention to offenders’ violations of orders of protection.
We also assist victims in filing motions to hold abusers in criminal contempt when they violate orders of protection, ensuring that these orders have real impact.
To take the next steps toward empowerment and healing, reach out to us today.
Our compassionate team is here to support you. To apply for services, please complete and submit this application, and a member of our team will be in touch promptly.
If you have not yet filed a petition for an order of protection, please call us at 314-NOW-STOP (314-669-7867). We will help you fill out this application.