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Anti-Asian Discrimination
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California works in conjunction with its community partners to assist AAPI individuals who are targets of discrimination based upon race, ethnicity, or national origin, particularly in the contexts of housing, employment, and consumer contracts. Services also include victim assistance. Advocates connect victims with non-legal services that address the emotional, physical and collateral fallout of discrimination.
Housing
Immigration
Citizenship
Health access
Domestic Violence and Family Law
Helplines in Asian Languages
The Asian Language Legal intake Project (ALLIP) provides toll-free hotlines in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Filipino (Tagalog), Hindi, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese (in 2021). The intake staff also provides assistance in English and other languages. Callers receive resources, counseling or referral to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California attorney or other organization on issues including housing, domestic violence, family law, immigration, citizenship, and civil rights discrimination.
Legal Advice from Professional Attorneys
If you are a victim of domestic abuse and seek legal advice to procure a divorce and potential restraining order, the experienced attorneys at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California can help. We provide legal assistance in subjects such as:
- DIVORCE – Mutual consent is not a requirement for divorce in California, meaning you do not need your spouse involved to file.
- CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT – Even if you or your family members are not legal Americans, you could be eligible for assistance.
- CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER – You may need to see your abuser in court for a permanent order.
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL BENEFITS – Even if you are undocumented, medical help could be available.
- IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE – If your immigration status hinges on your abuser, contact an attorney immediately.
Legal Aid Services
Asian Americans Advancing Justice’s other legal aid services include:
- Assistance with lease disputes, unlawful evictions, and housing-related issues due to discrimination
- Family-based immigration
- Citizenship issues
- Assistance for sex trafficking victims
Call Asian Americans Advancing Justice – SOCAL at (213) 977-7500 and request our legal advice center to review your options for legal aid today.