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The VRLC maintains an active pro bono program. VRLC staff attorneys recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys to leverage local resources to help represent an ever- increasing number of sexual assault survivors. Private attorneys use their expertise to volunteer in their community through the representation of survivors, legal research, and amicus briefs. | The VRLC maintains an active pro bono program. VRLC staff attorneys recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys to leverage local resources to help represent an ever- increasing number of sexual assault survivors. Private attorneys use their expertise to volunteer in their community through the representation of survivors, legal research, and amicus briefs. | ||
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Revision as of 13:57, October 21, 2025
| Group | Legal Services |
| Category | Victim Assistance |
| Name | Victims Rights Law Center |
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Description
The Victims Rights Law Center (VRLC) provides free legal assistance for sexual assault survivors with legal needs related to the violence. Direct legal services are provided in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, Oregon (as well as Massachusetts). VRLC’s legal practice areas are privacy, safety, immigration, housing, education (K-12 and campus), employment, financial stability, and criminal justice advocacy to help rebuild survivors’ lives following sexual violence. Through free legal services, their staff attorneys and volunteer attorneys help ensure that survivors may stay in school; protect their privileged and confidential mental health, medical, and education records; preserve their employment; maintain safe housing; secure their immigration status; and swiftly access survivor compensation and other benefits.
The VRLC maintains an active pro bono program. VRLC staff attorneys recruit, train, and mentor volunteer attorneys to leverage local resources to help represent an ever- increasing number of sexual assault survivors. Private attorneys use their expertise to volunteer in their community through the representation of survivors, legal research, and amicus briefs.
Facilities
Victims Rights Law Center