Legal Services
Do you need legal representation or have simple legal questions that need to be answered?
LaFASA is dedicated to helping ALL survivors seek justice. Our staff are trained to navigate the complexities of the justice systems and service providers to ensure survivors' rights are protected, as with legal matters. ​
Why It Matters
Survivors of sexual assault often are not able to retain legal services because they cannot afford the cost, they are scared or intimidated by the justice system, they are burdened by trauma of their experience, and/or they are not aware of their rights and the services available to them. There simply are not enough willing and capable attorneys available to address this need.
LaFASA’s Work
LaFASA has established a legal advocacy program to answer the call of survivors in need of legal assistance:
LaFASA provides direct legal representation to individual survivors of sexual violence statewide.
Assistance from our legal department is free and confidential.
Any survivor in Louisiana is eligible for consult to discuss possible legal action. Connect by:
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LaFASA also provides:
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Technical legal assistance to coalition member sexual assault crisis centers in Louisiana
- Training, education, and technical assistance to other attorneys and allied professionals (e.g., prosecutors, judges, legislators, court staff, and law enforcement agencies) regarding the confluence of the law and sexual assault issues
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Legislative advocacy: Keeping abreast of state and federal legislation relevant to sexual assault survivors; working directly with legislators to ensure survivors have a voice at the Capitol; provide legislative updates to member centers and allied professional groups​