Youth Yellow Pages: Legal Assistance
“I want to know what happens when someone gets turned in for sexual abuse because I want to report my uncle, but I don't want our family to be separated.” - 15 year old
YOUR RIGHTS Even if you’re under 18, you DO have rights.
- You have the right to always be safe. This means safety from being hurt by anyone.
- You have the right to clean clothes, a clean bed, a safe place to live.
- You have the right to see a doctor when you are sick and when you need a check-up.
- You also have the right to see a dentist.
- You have the right to go to school.
There is a program called the Children’s Rights Project (listed below) whose goal is to serve young people who are in need of legal representation. A few of the areas where they can provide you with legal services are: education, emancipation, government benefits, health care, immigration, and civil rights. You are eligible for assistance if you are under the age of 18.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Alliance for Children’s Rights ........ 213-368-6010
M-F 9am-5:30pm. www.kids-alliance.org
Appointment only. No walk-ins.
FREE legal services for low income children and teens.
Break The Cycle ..................................................... 310-286-3366
M-F 9am-6pm www.breakthecycle.org
Toll FREE (888) 988-8336
Prevention and intervention. Provides direct legal services,
counseling, and legal representation for ages 12-22 in abusive
relationships. Serves all of L.A. County residents. Education
programs for schools, youth groups, and Juvenile Detention Centers.
Children's Rights Project of Public Counsel ......... 800-870-8090
M-F 9am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:15pm www.publiccounsel.org
Free legal assistance to people under 18. Adoption project also
available. Call for appointment.
Bilingual Immigration and
Naturalization Services ......................................... 714-808-8000
M-F 6:30am-4pm
Automated information: (800) 375-5283
Information regarding all immigration and naturalization services.
Bilingual.
Immigration Services of Santa Rosa .................... 818-361-4341
T-F 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-4pm
In San Fernando, serves all of L.A. County. INS accredited.
Spanish speaking. Sliding fees. Consultation FREE.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles................... 800-399-4529
M-F 9am-5pm www.lafla.org
Additional phone: (323) 801-7989
Provides free counsel, representation, advocacy, and community
education.
Los Angeles Bar Domestic Violence Project......... 213-624-3665
www.lacba.org
24 hour recording: lawyer available to help you
between 9am-11:30am (Mon-Fri)
Assistance in obtaining temporary restraining orders. Nominal fee of
$20 may be waived. Bilingual.
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice.............. 323-980-3500
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm www.laclj.org
Free legal representation/advocacy in areas of family law,
government benefits, consumer law, and housing law.
Los Angeles County Emancipation Program........ 213-351-0100
M-F 8am-5pm www.ilponline.org
Additional phone: (213) 351-0101
Prepares youth in out-of-home placement for successful lives as
adults. Provides assistance with emancipation services and benefits
for education, career, and housing need.
St. Anselm's Cross Cultural Community Center ........ 714-537-0608
M-F 8am-5pm http://saintanselmgg.org
Resettlement of US Gov't. designated refugees. Also assists with
immigration documents, sponsorship papers, etc. Staff multi-lingual.
FREE.
Victims of Crime Resource Center........................ 800-842-8467
M-F 8am-6pm www.1800victims.org
Information regarding victims' rights and what to expect while going
through the court system. Confidential referrals for counseling.
Spanish services available. FREE.
Youth Law Project of the Gay and
Lesbian Services Center........................................ 323-993-7670
M-Th 2pm-4pm; Fr 10am-Noon www.lagaycenter.org
Legal consultations. $10 processing fee is requested, but no one is
denied due to lack of funds. Call for an appointment.
Related websites:
www.ncjrs.gov
www.usdoj.gov/kidspage
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