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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Justice is out of reach for the majority of people struggling to survive poverty. The alliance for equal justice is working to change that reality.

The Alliance for Equal Justice of Washington state is a network of organizations providing civil legal aid to those with nowhere else to turn. Formed to coordinate and foster collaboration to expand access to justice, the Alliance unites organizations providing and supporting critical legal services to those in need.

Legal aid reduces homelessness, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. And by helping thousands of households sustain steady employment, housing, and benefits, legal aid stabilizes and stimulates our state's economy.

Abused wife wins divorce and child custody

Ruby, a mother of three, is a victim of domestic violence. Her husband began physically abusing her after their first child was born and the violence gradually increased.

When she was five months pregnant with her third child, her husband kicked her in the face, breaking her jaw and several teeth.... [Read More]

Filed in: Family Safety and Stability, Domestic Violence County: King County