Methods to prevent domestic abuse and assist courts and attorneys with understanding the different forms abuse manifests within the legal system.
Legal Partners:
Stone Pigman
Community Partners:
Family Justice Center
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Sara Ford of Winsberg & Arnold
Tulane Law School
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Louisiana Appleseed, volunteers, and many community organizations are dedicated to preventing domestic abuse. Louisiana Appleseed and volunteers have been examining how extending community property settlements can be used as a form of abuse, creating bench cards regarding civil protective orders, and much more in this area.