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- EIN 36-3647731
- (312) 325-9155
- 555 W Harrison St Rm 1900 Chicago IL 60607 USA
- www.ascendjustice.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services
Mission: Our mission is to empower individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system to achieve safety and stability through holistic legal advocacy and system reform.
Target demographics: empower individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system to achieve safety and stability through holistic legal advocacy and system reform
Geographic areas served: Illinois
Programs: Economic legal services for survivors of gender-based violence such as help with finances and housing Family defense legal services for families who have DCFS investigations or appeals Family law services for survivors of gender-based violence such as help with divorces, custody arrangements, visitation, and child support Orders of protection services for survivors of gender-based violence Immigration services for survivors of gender-based violence Our services are unique and holistic, and many clients are served by a team of attorneys and other professionals who help address the range of legal needs they are facing. Many of our clients also benefit from being able to work with a client support coordinator, who can provide additional emotional support and help with logistics for individuals or families who are going through a particularly challenging time.