Supporting Your Community During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize both the survivors in our community and the organizations that provide them with life-saving resources and care. Zuhra Aziz, attorney at Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group, discusses the critical role local organizations play and the challenges they face in continuing their vital work.

At Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group, we witness firsthand how organizations like Raksha and the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN) transform lives. These organizations provide essential services, including legal assistance, crisis counseling, housing support, and safety planning for survivors, many of whom are immigrants afraid to seek help due to their immigration status.

Critical Services Under Threat

The Department of Justice's recent withdrawal of federal funding for many victim service organizations has created an urgent crisis. This decision directly threatens these organizations' ability to continue helping survivors who have nowhere else to turn. Without adequate funding, the comprehensive support systems that help survivors rebuild their lives are at risk of disappearing.

These organizations need our community's support now more than ever. Whether through financial donations, volunteer work, or sharing their message, every action helps keep their doors open and save lives. When we stand behind organizations that protect survivors, we strengthen our entire community.

Immigration Protections for Survivors

At Antonini & Cohen, we work closely with organizations like GAIN and Raksha to ensure survivors not only find safety and support but also access the immigration relief they deserve. Options like U visas and protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) can provide a path to safety and legal status for qualifying survivors.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, consider contributing to your local domestic violence shelters and advocacy organizations. Your support maintains critical services for those who need them most. 

If you or someone you know needs assistance with immigration protection for survivors of domestic violence, contact our experienced Atlanta immigration attorneys at (470) 428-3200.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how. We fight harder.