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Crime Victims Advocacy Program
Victimization can create a myriad of civil legal problems and intensify pre-existing challenges faced by victims and their families. Without legal representation, these complex legal issues can be overwhelming for victims of crime to navigate alone.
The Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Advocacy Program (CVAP) is mobilizing lawyers (Attorney Fellows) and law students (Student Fellows) to increase access to legal aid for survivors of crime, especially in low-income and underserved communities.
Program Overview & Benefits
- Attorney Fellows earn a salary over the course of their two-year Fellowship term
- Student Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend upon completion of 300 hours of service (eight to ten-week term)
- During the summer, Student Fellows help support the work of the Attorney Fellow(s) at their host organization
- Receive trainings, technical assistance, and mentorship throughout the program
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Quick Facts
- ~17M Americans were victims of crime in 2020
- 4.5M+ violent crimes reported in America in 2020
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It is essential for victims of crime to have access to legal aid to enforce their rights.
Verna Williams
CEO, Equal Justice Works - 12M+ property crimes reported in America in 2020
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