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Supports the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of women.

Provides legal and supportive services including legal consultations and representation in court. Representation is provided for relief-from-abuse hearings, divorce, parentage issues, child support and custody issues, visitation issues, and Guardian ad Litem services in Family Court. Transportation is provided to court hearings, social service appointments, and supervised visits for children. Services also include a life skills and mentoring support group, Women in Transition, to help women build new lives for themselves and their children. Supports the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of women.

Develops policy on issues affecting women and their families such as criminal justice reforms; economic development for women; sexual harassment in the workplace and in education; increasing the minimum wage; welfare reform; gender equity in education; and health care reform.

Offers weekend retreats centered on provision of leadership development opportunities through the scope of social justice and empowerment.