Dating and domestic violence involve power and control. An abuser uses physical
\nviolence, threats, sexual abuse, intimidation and manipulation to exert power and
\ncontrol over a victim’s actions and emotions. Break the Cycle’s legal services
\nprogram is designed to help clients who have been victimized and controlled by
\nabuse regain power and control over their lives. The program provides legal
\nadvice, counsel and representation to young people trying to escape from abuse.
\nAll legal services are provided free of charge.<\/p>\n
Break the Cycle’s legal services are designed to empower clients by informing
\nthem of their options, helping them to decide what course of action is best for
\nthem, and then guiding and supporting them through that process. The goal is to
\nmake clients’ experience of freeing themselves from abuse an empowering one which
\nrestores their confidence.<\/p>\n
The program serves young people in Los Angeles County who are between the ages of
\n12 and 22. Clients come from all different racial, cultural and socioeconomic
\nbackgrounds. They are in middle and high schools, colleges and the workforce.
\nThey are pregnant and parenting teens. They are young men and young women. They
\nare experiencing abuse in heterosexual and homosexual dating relationships and in
\nmarriages, as well as from parents or other relatives.<\/p>\n
What Break the Cycle’s Legal Services Program Does<\/b><\/p>\n Accomplishments and Impact<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
\nrestraining orders and provide full representation to clients at hearings for
\npermanent restraining orders and in related family law court proceedings.<\/li>\n
\ntailored to the individual needs of each client, such as speaking to a client’s
\nschool or employer about their responsibilities in enforcing a restraining
\norder, or helping a client connect with other agencies for needed support
\nservices.<\/li>\n
\naffecting the lives, rights, and safety of clients.<\/li>\n
\nCycle and the community we serve in the form of volunteer hours, speaking out to
\nthe media or community, writing for Break the Cycle’s newsletter, or any other
\nmeans that matches with their skills, interests and comfort level.<\/li>\n
\nCycle serves as a resource center, providing information to people who wish to
\nlearn more about dating and domestic violence and the law or who seek referrals
\nto shelters, support groups or other agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nyear, assisting them to escape abusive relationships or homes.<\/li>\n
\ncounselors, social services providers and attorneys about dating and domestic
\nviolence and the law.<\/li>\n
\nby seeing the value and impact of their giving back to the organization and
\ncommunity. This helps to reinforce and remind them that they deserve lives and futures free
\nfrom violence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n