Why we’re here
We provide financial assistance to cover the costs of court fees and public records requests for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.
We fill a crack too many people have fallen through.
OUR MISSION
By providing support to people who need it, and leveraging our collective life experiences, we ultimately aim to create positive change by connecting the realities of the legal system with elected officials who have the ability to propose and adjust legislation in a way that better protects victims of domestic violence and other crimes.
What We Do
Provide financial assistance to cover the cost of court fees for victims.
Provide assistance in requesting public records.
Cover the costs of public records requests.
Refer survivors to services.
Assist with victim impact statements.
Advocate for legislative and statute changes impacting survivors.
Speak loudly for truth and equity for survivors.
Why this matters
Almost every person who survives domestic abuse is also a victim of financial abuse, meaning their abuser prevents them from using, accessing or maintaining financial resources. But leaving costs money. For Your Record knows this.
While domestic abuse is too prevalent in every community, its frequency has quietly increased during the pandemic, creating an even greater need for support.
Statistics illustrate small slices of a very complex issue. But, the domestic abuse power wheel brings more of the picture into focus.