Changes at "Free Legal Assistance and info for abuse victims in Astoria"

What problem would you like to solve?

Lack of rights information and legal assistance for people in abusive relationships

Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?

A lot of Brazilian immigrants stay trapped in abusive relationships because they do not know their rights

What idea do you have to address the problem?

A traveling pro bono legal clinic that goes to different public spaces in Astoria (libraries, churches, nonprofits) and can offer legal counseling to people in abusive relationships in Portuguese

Who would that help?

Immigrants in abusive relationships

What NYC borough would benefit from your idea?

Queens - Astoria