Casa Cornelia's Domestic Violence Program
6/2010 & 9/2011
Casa Cornelia responds to the urgent needs of undocumented victims of
domestic violence and violent crimes by providing free legal representation
to assist them with their visa petitions, empowering them to leave abusive
relationships, achieve economic independence, regain their self-esteem and
begin a new life for themselves and their children.
Clients are referred to Casa Cornelia through our hotline: 1-800-704-4041,
which is distributed through social workers and word of mouth. Casa Cornelia
also holds monthly outreach clinics for undocumented victims of domestic
violence. Once the women's cases are accepted, Casa Cornelia begins the long
process of preparing their petitions. Communication is often difficult as
the women are either still living with their abusers or in shelters.
Each year, Casa Cornelia assists over 200 women and children through its Domestic Violence program.
www.casacornelia.org