Seattle U law students helping domestic violence survivors file protection orders
Seattle University law students are helping survivors of domestic violence file protection orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
For some people, staying home isn't necessarily staying safe.
"Because there's been an uptick in the number of cases of domestic violence, there's more of a need to help victims of domestic violence fill out the domestic violence protection order petitions," said Deirdre Bowen, a law professor at Seattle University.
Bowen created a new pop-up clinic that allows law students to help domestic violence survivors file protection orders in King County.
"Most people who are in this position, are in a period of extreme stress and don't necessarily have the ability to do a deep dive into the website," said Bowen.
King County courts partnered with LegalAtoms.com in early April to offer online legal protection filings.
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