Human Rights and Legal Aid
Shelter, Legal Aid & Pathways to Independence
License to Freedom supports an average of 300 individuals each year who are experiencing domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, human trafficking, and dating violence. We provide comprehensive, survivor-centered legal and advocacy services, including free legal representation by licensed attorneys for restraining orders, divorce, and child custody cases.
Our services also include crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling referrals, court accompaniment, assistance with public benefits, and multilingual advocacy to ensure survivors can safely access support regardless of language or immigration status. In addition, License to Freedom operates a 52-week Domestic Violence Offender Program for men referred by the courts or Child Protective Services, focused on accountability and behavior change.
Through our shelter initiative, Project Home, we provide survivors with safe, stable housing by covering rent and furnishing homes for up to one year, supporting long-term safety and independence.
Programs and Services
Human Rights & Legal Aid
At License to Freedom we believe that every person deserves to live with safety, dignity, freedom, and equal access to justice. We are committed to protecting and advancing the human rights of all individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background.
Through culturally responsive and trauma-informed services, we support survivors, strengthen families, empower communities, and advocate for systems that promote equity, healing, and long-term safety.
Crisis Response & Survivor Advocacy
Immediate, compassionate, and personalized support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse, elder abuse, and dating violence.
Our advocates provide:
- Safety planning and crisis intervention
- Emergency resource coordination
- Emotional support and survivor advocacy
- Assistance navigating legal, medical, and social service systems
- Language-accessible services for immigrant and refugee communities
- Advocacy rooted in dignity, confidentiality, and empowerment
We recognize that survivors come from diverse cultural and lived experiences, and we work to ensure every individual feels heard, respected, and protected.
Legal Services & Human Rights Protection
Free legal advocacy and representation for individuals and families seeking protection, stability, and justice.
Services include:
- Domestic violence restraining orders
- Child custody and visitation support
- Sexual assault and stalking advocacy
- Dating violence and family violence cases
- Victim rights education
- Court accompaniment and legal navigation
- Referrals to trusted legal and community partners
Our legal advocacy program helps survivors understand their rights, access protection, and rebuild their lives safely and confidently.
Case Management & Trauma-Informed Counseling
Holistic support services designed to promote healing, stability, independence, and long-term wellness.
Our multilingual team provides:
- Individualized case management
- Trauma-informed counseling and emotional support
- Mental health referrals and wellness resources
- Family support and parenting guidance
- Goal-setting and empowerment planning
- Connections to housing, healthcare, food, transportation, and financial resources
We approach healing through compassion, cultural understanding, and community-centered care.
Project Home Shelter Program
A safe and supportive emergency housing program for survivors and their children fleeing violence and unsafe environments.
Project Home provides:
- Safe, furnished temporary housing
- Rent and utility assistance
- Food and essential household supplies
- Case management and emotional support
- Safety planning and stabilization services
- Support transitioning toward permanent housing and independence
Our goal is to provide survivors with a secure foundation where healing and rebuilding can begin.
52-Week Domestic Violence Intervention Program
License to Freedom’s 52-Week Domestic Violence Intervention Program works with participants to promote accountability, emotional awareness, healthy communication, and nonviolent relationship skills.
Through structured education and guided reflection, participants learn to:
- Take responsibility for harmful behaviors
- Understand the impact of violence on families and communities
- Build healthier coping and communication strategies
- Develop respectful and nonviolent relationship practices
- Break intergenerational cycles of abuse and trauma
Our program emphasizes accountability, behavioral change, community safety, and long-term healing.
Civic Engagement & Community Advocacy
We believe strong communities are built through participation, education, and collective action.
Our civic engagement efforts encourage individuals and families to:
- Learn about their rights and protections
- Access community resources and public services
- Participate in community leadership and advocacy
- Engage in educational workshops and public awareness campaigns
- Build confidence in navigating systems and institutions
- Strengthen community voice, representation, and belonging
We advocate for a future where all people, especially underserved immigrant, refugee, and marginalized communities, can live safely, participate fully, and thrive.
Our Commitment
At License to Freedom human rights are at the center of everything we do. We are committed to creating safer communities through advocacy, education, legal support, healing services, and culturally responsive care that uplifts every individual with dignity and respect.