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Listing does not mean a provider endorses JPP or will accept referrals. JPP's only confirmed partnerships are the organizations marked "Verified JPP Partner."

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Domestic violence & survivor support

WEAVE

Sacramento-area nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking through counseling, advocacy, housing, and legal resources.

Area:
Sacramento County, California
Legal fields:
Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling · Sexual Assault & Survivor Protection · Sexual Assault Victims' Rights & Legal Assistance · Human Trafficking, Civil Rights & Human Rights · Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Housing
Verified JPP Partner
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Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Statewide coalition with information about domestic violence and a directory of member agencies across California.

Area:
California (statewide)
Legal fields:
Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling

Empower Yolo

Yolo County nonprofit offering domestic violence and sexual assault services. Confirm current programs on its website.

Area:
Yolo County, CA
Legal fields:
Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling · Sexual Assault & Survivor Protection
Verified JPP Partner
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Domestic Violence & Protective Orders

California Courts Self-Help Guide — Domestic Violence

Official judicial branch information on domestic violence restraining orders, forms, and court self-help centers.

Area:
California (statewide)
Legal fields:
Domestic Violence & Protective Orders · Legal Clinics & Court Self-Help · Know Your Rights & Legal Education
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Family Law, Divorce & Separation

California Courts Self-Help Guide — Families & Children

Official information on divorce, custody, and support, including how to find a court self-help center.

Area:
California (statewide)
Legal fields:
Family Law, Divorce & Separation · Child Custody, Support & Parentage · Legal Clinics & Court Self-Help · Know Your Rights & Legal Education
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Family Law, Divorce & Separation

Kopper Morgan, PC

Kopper Morgan, PC is a family law firm. Visitors can explore the firm's official website to learn more about its practice areas and available legal services. Contact the firm directly to confirm whether it handles domestic violence-related matters, offers pro bono or reduced-fee assistance, and what eligibility requirements may apply.

Area:
Family Law Firm
Legal fields:
Family Law, Divorce & Separation
Verified JPP Partner
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Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

LawHelpCA

Directory of free and low-cost legal aid organizations in California, searchable by county and issue.

Area:
California (statewide)
Eligibility:
Eligibility varies by provider.
Legal fields:
Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services · Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Civil Legal Aid & Community Support

Legal Services of Northern California

Nonprofit providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of Northern California. Its work includes housing, public benefits, healthcare access, employment-related matters, disability benefits, and other civil legal issues. Services and eligibility vary by office.

Area:
Northern California, including Yolo County and Sacramento-area communities
Eligibility:
Income and case-type eligibility apply.
Cost:
Free services (as stated by the organization)
Legal fields:
Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services · Housing & Tenant Rights · Eviction Defense & Housing Discrimination · Public Benefits & Food Assistance · Social Security & Disability Benefits · Healthcare & Patient Rights · Employment Law
Verified JPP Partner
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Civil Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Capital Pro Bono

Sacramento-area nonprofit providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals. Its services include family law, guardianship, conservatorship, employment law, misdemeanor expungement, debt collection defense, and bankruptcy assistance.

Area:
Sacramento region and eligible Northern California communities
Eligibility:
Eligible low-income individuals. Not every case type is accepted.
Cost:
Free services (as stated by the organization)
Legal fields:
Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services · Family Law, Divorce & Separation · Child Custody, Support & Parentage · Guardianship, Adoption & Family Protection · Elder Law & Conservatorships · Expungement & Record Clearing · Employment Law · Consumer Protection, Debt & Bankruptcy
Verified JPP Partner
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Immigration, Refugee & Survivor Support

Opening Doors, Inc.

Sacramento-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services and community support. Its programs assist eligible immigrants, refugees, and survivors through immigration applications, naturalization assistance, removal defense, and humanitarian immigration services.

Area:
Sacramento region and other eligible communities served by the organization
Eligibility:
Eligibility varies by program.
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Asylum & Refugee Protection · Deportation Defense · Humanitarian Immigration Relief · Citizenship & Naturalization · Human Trafficking, Civil Rights & Human Rights
Verified JPP Partner
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Disability Rights & Legal Advocacy

Disability Rights California

Statewide nonprofit protection and advocacy organization supporting the rights of people with disabilities. Its work includes disability discrimination, healthcare access, mental health rights, education, housing, employment, and access to public services.

Area:
California (statewide)
Eligibility:
Services and case acceptance vary by issue.
Legal fields:
Disability Rights · Healthcare & Patient Rights · Mental Health Law · Medical Discrimination & Advocacy · Education Law & Student Rights · Title IX & Disability Accommodations · Housing & Tenant Rights · Employment Law
Verified JPP Partner
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Employment Law & Workers' Rights

Legal Aid at Work

California nonprofit providing free legal information, clinics, and assistance concerning workplace rights. Its work includes employment discrimination, harassment, wage protection, unemployment insurance, disability-related workplace rights, and work-family protections.

Area:
California
Eligibility:
Subject to program eligibility and availability.
Cost:
Free services (as stated by the organization)
Legal fields:
Employment Law · Workplace Discrimination & Harassment · Wage Violations & Wrongful Termination · Disability Rights · Medical Discrimination & Advocacy · Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services · Know Your Rights & Legal Education
Verified JPP Partner
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Civil Legal Aid & Family Support

Bay Area Legal Aid

Nonprofit providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its legal programs address housing, domestic violence-related legal matters, family law, public benefits, consumer issues, and other civil legal needs.

Area:
Eligible San Francisco Bay Area counties
Eligibility:
Eligible low-income residents. Not every case type is accepted.
Cost:
Free services (as stated by the organization)
Legal fields:
Domestic Violence & Protective Orders · Family Law, Divorce & Separation · Child Custody, Support & Parentage · Housing & Tenant Rights · Public Benefits & Food Assistance · Consumer Protection, Debt & Bankruptcy · Free Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Verified JPP Partner
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Community Legal Services

East Bay Community Law Center

Berkeley-based nonprofit legal organization providing legal assistance, education, and advocacy to eligible underserved communities. Its work includes immigration, housing, employment, consumer matters, and criminal record-related legal assistance.

Area:
Primarily the East Bay
Eligibility:
Subject to individual program requirements.
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Deportation Defense · Housing & Tenant Rights · Employment Law · Expungement & Record Clearing · Consumer Protection, Debt & Bankruptcy · Legal Clinics & Court Self-Help
Verified JPP Partner
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Immigration Legal Services & Community Support

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Sacramento nonprofit providing community assistance and immigration legal services. Its immigration programs include eligible family-based petitions, citizenship and naturalization assistance, certain humanitarian immigration applications, and other specified immigration matters. Not all immigration cases are accepted.

Area:
Sacramento-area communities
Eligibility:
Subject to program requirements. Not all immigration cases are accepted.
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Humanitarian Immigration Relief · Citizenship & Naturalization · Public Benefits & Food Assistance · Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance
Verified JPP Partner
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Immigration Legal Assistance

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA)

Nonprofit providing immigration legal services, education, and assistance to eligible immigrant communities. Its work includes citizenship and naturalization, family immigration, humanitarian immigration relief, and other immigration matters depending on program eligibility.

Area:
San Francisco Bay Area and other communities served by IIBA
Eligibility:
Services depend on program eligibility.
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Citizenship & Naturalization · Humanitarian Immigration Relief · Asylum & Refugee Protection · Deportation Defense · Low-Cost Legal Assistance · Know Your Rights & Legal Education
Verified JPP Partner
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Refugee, Immigrant & Community Support

REDA — Refugee Enrichment & Development Association

The Refugee Enrichment & Development Association (REDA) is a Sacramento-based nonprofit supporting refugee and immigrant communities through culturally sensitive social services, case management, mental health counseling, education, and community assistance. REDA helps individuals and families access housing resources, public benefits, healthcare, employment support, and multilingual services. The organization also connects clients with trusted legal service providers for immigration and family law matters.

Area:
Sacramento, California
Languages:
Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Citizenship & Naturalization · Humanitarian Immigration Relief · Housing & Tenant Rights · Public Benefits & Food Assistance · Know Your Rights & Legal Education · Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling · Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance
Verified JPP Partner
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Immigration Law & Family Petitions

USCIS — Humanitarian Protections (VAWA, U & T visas)

Official federal information on immigration protections that may be available to survivors of abuse and certain crimes.

Area:
United States
Legal fields:
Immigration Law & Family Petitions · Humanitarian Immigration Relief
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Housing

211 California

Referral service for local shelter, housing assistance, food, and other community services.

Area:
California
Legal fields:
Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Housing · Public Benefits & Food Assistance · Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling

UC Davis CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education)

Campus advocacy for UC Davis community members affected by sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Area:
UC Davis community
Eligibility:
UC Davis students, staff, and faculty.
Legal fields:
Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling · Sexual Assault & Survivor Protection · Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance · Title IX & Disability Accommodations
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance

UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services

Medical and mental health services for registered UC Davis students.

Area:
UC Davis
Eligibility:
Registered UC Davis students.
Legal fields:
Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance · Survivor Advocacy, Crisis Support & Counseling
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance

UC Davis Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center

Campus support for food, housing, and financial wellness needs.

Area:
UC Davis
Eligibility:
UC Davis students.
Legal fields:
Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance · Public Benefits & Food Assistance
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance

UC Davis Police Department

Campus law enforcement. For emergencies, call 911.

Area:
UC Davis campus
Legal fields:
Campus Resources, Language Access & Emergency Assistance
Community resource. Listed as a community resource. Not a formal JPP partner.
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