Causes: Human Services, Victims Services

Mission: The mission of vrlc is to provide legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives and to promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim.

Target demographics: self-identified survivors of sexual assault with free civil legal issues

Geographic areas served: Massachusetts and Oregon

Programs: The VRLC provides free legal assistance for sexual assault survivors with legal needs related to the violence. Direct legal services are provided throughout Massachusetts and in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, Oregon. VRLC’s legal practice areas are privacy, safety, immigration, housing, education (K-12 and campus), employment, financial stability, and criminal justice advocacy to help rebuild survivors’ lives following sexual violence. Through free legal services, our staff attorneys and volunteer attorneys help ensure that survivors may stay in school; protect their privileged and confidential mental health, medical, and education records; preserve their employment; maintain safe housing; secure their immigration status; and swiftly access survivor compensation and other benefits. Intake Lines, call and leave a message 24h/7 days a week:Massachusetts: 877 758 8132 x19Oregon: 855 411 5477 x6