Crime & Legal-Related Nonprofits in California

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THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS AID ASSOCIATION OF THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1908 AS A POLICE OFFICER'S BENEFIT AND RELIEF ASSOC TO AID THE DEPENDENTS OF ITS MEMBERS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH.

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PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN JUVENILE DEPENDENCY COURT

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TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, TRIBES, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ("LSC") PROVIDES FREE REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO REQUIRE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THROUGH A HOLISTIC TEAM APPROACH UTILIZING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS AND ACTIVELY INVOLVE THEM IN THE CRITICAL DECISIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. LCS USES THIS MODEL TO ACHIEVE SAFETY, STABILITY, EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS AND FREEDOM FROM DETENTION AND FREEDOM FROM DEPORTATION FOR OUR CLIENTS. IN THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR LSC REPRESENTED 620 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THEIR LEGAL CASES.

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LEADING THE FIGHT TO SECURE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND A STRONG SAFETY NET FOR LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide consulting, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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THE MISSION OF FAIR HOUSING ADVOCATES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS TO ENSURE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S LAW CENTER IS TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND ADVANCING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.

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THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN CONSUMER LAW.

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JDI IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PUT AN END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH IN ALL FORMS OF DETENTION,

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The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.

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The goal of this organization is to fund-raise for a single institution within the Crime & Legal-Related major group area.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT IS (1) TO RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN NEED THEREOF AND ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE SAME; AND (2) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION SUPPORT TO PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE, AND CIVIL, CONSUMER AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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THE MISSION OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF SAN MATEO COUNTY IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE COURT HAVE A CONSISTENT, CARING ADULT WHO SPEAKS ON THEIR BEHALF AND HELPS THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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AGGRESSIVELY ADVOCATE MEMBER RIGHTS, NEGOTIATE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE CONTRACT, PROMOTE POSITIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT IMAGE, PROVIDE FRATERNAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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COPE FAMILY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PARENTS, NURTURE CHILDREN, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE PARENTS WITH EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RAISE CHILDREN WHO THRIVE.

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CRITICAL RESISTANCE SEEKS TO BUILD AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT TO END THE PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX BY CHALLENGING THE BELIEF THAT CAGING AND CONTROLLING PEOPLE MAKES US SAFE.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY: EAST CENTER IN ANTIOCH, CENTRAL CENTER IN CONCORD, AND WEST CENTER IN RICHMOND. EACH CENTER IS A WARM AND WELCOMING ONE-STOP CENTER PROVIDING A FULL RANGE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS AFFECTED BY INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE (IPV), INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE, ELDER ABUSE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUR MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE HEALING OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, AND TO INTEGRATE CAPABLE PARTNERS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE APPROACH TO RENEW INDIVIDUALS AND OUR COMMUNITY FROM A TRAUMA OF FAMILY VIOLENCE.