New Look - New Resources

PWJC offers nine different direct legal service programs in addition to a well-respected Training program, a court accompaniment program for PWJC clients, and a robust ProBono program. Serving over 3,800 clients annually, each program functions under its own individual parameters maximizing the number of people helped. Timely and clear communication is key in helping victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse, get the critical assistance they need to move forward safely. We can't predict when someone you know may need our services but with the high rates of abuse and sexual assault, it's likely you know someone affected by these issues. Please take a moment to review and perhaps save our new flyers so you can help someone get the critical assistance they need.

Reflecting On The Past 12 Months

Our own Natalie Sobchak, Director of Pro Bono Programs, recently penned an article for the Spring Edition of the Pro Bono Newsletter reflecting on our recent shared experience. One Year Out: Tales From the COVID-19 Epicenter - Westchester County can be read HERE.

Increased Court Access in Westchester County

PWJC understands that access to the court and services is key for victims of abuse. Access was even more hampered during COVID-19, which is why we were happy to sign on as one of eight service providers who volunteered to launch the Faith-Based Court Access Initiative in collaboration with Westchester County Executive George Latimer's Office, houses of worship and under the leadership of the Ninth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kathie Davidson. You can read about it HERE.

WWBA Interviews...

Natanya L. Briendel, PWJC Supervising Attorney - Uncontested Divorce Program. You can get to Tanya by reading the article HERE.

...and the award goes to

Pro Bono Scholar, Britney Frates, was selected by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University for the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Outstanding Externship Student Award. CLEA is a national organization comprised of legal educators. 2021 was the inaugural year for this award and each law school was permitted only one nominee. PWJC submitted Britney's name for consideration to the Law School who then selected her among all other nominees. Britney worked remotely with PWJC in the Walk-In Legal Clinic program, actively participating in client consultations and demonstrating her outstanding legal research skills. Congrats Britney!!

To read more about our ProBono opportunities click here.

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