Be The Light
There is no flattening the curve when it comes to sexual violence – especially during the pandemic.
We need you to stand by VRLC.
Our work of providing free legal assistance has become more complex because of the pandemic.
Since March, we transitioned our legal services to provide survivors with remote legal advice and representation. Our work has increased in time, energy, and resources to help survivors navigate their legal options during this unprecedented time.
The pandemic has created isolation and limited access to traditional support systems for many survivors. Abuse has spiked for child sexual abuse and intimate partner sexual violence. Many victims are currently trapped with their abusers until stay-at-home restrictions are fully lifted.
As quarantine restrictions fully lift, we anticipate a surge of survivors coming forward all at once in need of legal assistance. Since June, we have received a 30% increase in calls. We are here to help as survivors come forward to navigate their legal options.
VRLC remains dedicated to providing legal services during the pandemic – we have answered the call to over 200 survivors since March. In order to continue to help every survivor, we need your support.