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ACCESS TO JUSTICE

IS A RIGHT THAT MATTERS

YOU CAN HELP

ACCESS TO

JUSTICE MATTERS

YOU CAN HELP

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter. 
– Martin Luther King Jr.

Giving A Voice to the Voiceless

Many believe the United States provides free legal counsel to those suffering abuses. This is untrue. When the most vulnerable in our society are without legal assistance, meaningful access is denied. This contributes to the fact that single moms are the fastest growing homeless population which is further impacted by low wages, childcare, healthcare, and transportation costs. These financial obstacles lead many to abandon protection of their rights.  Failure to provide adequate access to justice has significant health, economic, social and relational consequences that affect us all.

The inability to access legal assistance in cases that involve basic rights such as housing, domestic abuse, custody, and civil rights creates a cycle of re-traumatization and re-victimization.  These injustices disproportionately affect women and their children, the poor, the disabled and minorities. Effective supportive services are also needed for those who have suffered systemic abuses.  These supportive services are ones that recognize and give voice to those who have experienced various forms of abuse and prevent a cycle of re-traumatization by bringing empowerment and healing. It’s time a voice is raised around issues that are threatening the most vulnerable.  

Our Mission

Emmy’s Place is a faith based voice for the most vulnerable in our community.  Our mission is to promote tangible ways for churches to incorporate justice as a means to evangelize.  Our calling is to provide practical assistance and transformation through “protection, restoration, and empowerment” by giving a voice to those who feel marginalized and ensure the most vulnerable are able to access our courts and community services in a meaningful way when basic rights and needs are at stake.  We create change by living Biblical justice and making room for God to actively work through a voice of compassion.

Emmy’s Place promotes a “justice model” for churches that incorporates the concepts of biblical justice with practical steps and experiential opportunities to reach the marginalized.  We primarily work with women and children who are walking through our legal system and who are experiencing trauma or having difficulties due to past trauma, and those facing or in the midst of homelessness.  Our focus is on the practical needs and the spiritual support of care and compassion.  We seek to ensure that the most vulnerable are able to defend their rights and have their wishes genuinely considered when decisions about their lives are made. Emmy’s Place promotes child reunification when possible and that all in our community feel cared for, seen and heard.  Most importantly, we do this while exploring choices and options through a Biblical worldview.

 

 

The REality of Justice

in the united states

%

Americans Who Cannot Afford Legal Help

Daily Turned Away From Legal Aid

%

Forced to Represent Themselves

The Reality

of Justice in

America

%

Americans Who Cannot Afford Legal Help

Daily Turned Away From Legal Aid

%

Forced to Represent Themselves

Become an Advocate for Justice

Become an Advocate for Justice

Awareness is the Path to Change

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The Reality of Justice in America

The Reality of Justice in America

We've all heard the phrase, "You have the right to an attorney," but did you know that's only true if you're the one accused of a crime? If you're the victim of a crime such as fraud, abuse, exploitation or trafficking, or are trapped in our civil or government...

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a group of women from Emmy's Place

Use Your Voice

In more than three-fourths of civil cases at least one person does not have an attorney.  Tragically, these cases include family law, domestic violence and housing where basic needs and safety are at risk.  Many cases of financial and emotional abuse go unidentified leaving the victim feeling re-traumatized and disempowered.

 

Becoming an advocate means that the most vulnerable don’t have to overcome the legal or emotional battle alone. You don’t need legal experience to make a difference. All you need is compassion.

Are you ready?