Battered Women's Justice Project

Domestic Violence · Illinois · Free

Working with criminal and civil court systems on domestic violence response. Useful for survivors whose abuser uses outing, dead-naming, or family-rejection threats as control tactics. Shelter access for LGBTQ+ survivors is available in most cities — call ahead to confirm welcoming policies. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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