New Legal Clinic in Saskatchewan Focuses on Survivor Support for Gender-Based Violence
Survivor focused, not lawyer focused: Sask.'s first women’s legal clinic opens its doors
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The Elizabeth Fry Society has launched Saskatchewan's first women's legal clinic in Regina, offering no-cost, trauma-informed legal services to women and gender-diverse individuals facing intimate partner violence. This initiative aims to alleviate the barriers to legal support for survivors who do not qualify for legal aid.
- 01The Elizabeth Fry Society's new clinic provides free legal support for survivors of gender-based violence.
- 02The clinic is trauma-informed, focusing on the needs of the survivor rather than the legal process.
- 03Saskatchewan has the highest rates of family and intimate partner violence in Canada.
- 04The clinic aims to expand to other cities in Saskatchewan to meet the high demand for legal services.
- 05Potential clients can apply for case assessments through the clinic's website.
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The Elizabeth Fry Society has opened Saskatchewan's first women's legal clinic in Regina, designed to support survivors of gender-based violence. This no-cost clinic offers trauma-informed legal advice and representation for women and gender-diverse individuals who cannot afford private legal services and do not qualify for legal aid. Violeta Dima, the managing lawyer, emphasized the importance of a survivor-focused approach, stating that the clinic aims to help clients navigate their legal challenges without adding to their trauma. The need for such services is substantial, as Saskatchewan has the highest rates of family and intimate partner violence in Canada. The clinic builds on previous initiatives, such as the Listen Project, which provided limited legal information to women. Plans are in place to expand the clinic's reach to other cities in Saskatchewan, contingent on securing additional funding. Interested individuals can apply for an assessment of their case through the clinic's website at efskwlc.org.
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This clinic provides essential legal support to survivors of gender-based violence, helping them navigate the legal system more effectively and reducing the trauma associated with legal proceedings.
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