Accomplishments and impact

Accomplishments and impact of the Legal Services Program

Break the Cycle provided confidential advice, counsel and/or referrals to approximately 530 young people in 2003, assisting them to escape abusive relationships or homes. In 2004, Break the Cycle will reach an additional 900 young people in need.
In addition, each month Break the Cycle staff attorneys provide an average of 130 hours of legal representation and broader advocacy to clients.
Of clients receiving these in-depth services, 52% were represented in court by a Break the Cycle staff attorney, helping them secure domestic violence restraining orders, custody, visitation, and child support orders; 83% received broader legal advocacy services, and 60% were connected to ongoing support services in the community which will help them sustain violence-free lives.