BLASTlanta students will be working with the Atlanta Volunteer Legal Foundation’s Safe & Stable Families Project (AVLF) that serves families affected by domestic violence. Students will have the opportunity to do legal work in support of this organization over Spring Break. The work will depend on our partner organization’s needs and client caseloads, but may include: conducting legal intakes and client interviews; preparing client pleadings for protective orders; and advising clients through the processes of obtaining protective orders. Leading up to Spring Break, we will engage with various resources to better understand the intersecting factors that influence domestic violence and the legal needs of clients impacted by these experiences.
Time Commitment: In addition to the entirety of Spring Break, we will meet once monthly in the Fall and Spring Semesters for training on various legal topics and skills related to interpersonal violence, as well as at least one social event per semester. These dates will be determined after membership is decided to accommodate participants’ schedules.
For more information, please contact the student leaders at blastlanta@berkeley.edu.