Family Violence Appellate Project

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

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$6,000 Goal

FVAP is working to end domestic violence by providing access to justice to survivors.

For 12 years, we have been providing real and meaningful access to justice to survivors. We provide free legal information and expert representation to those navigating the complex appeals process. We are the first and only non-profit dedicated solely to overturning dangerous trial court decisions on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and their children.  

We partner with volunteers to magnify the impact of your gifts. Every $1.00 donated translates to $1.50 in resources and services for survivors.

Giving Activity

Mission

Family Violence Appellate Project exists to keep survivors and their children safe. We harness the power of the legal system by reversing court decisions that are dangerous for survivors or their children – and breaking the cycle of violence.

Our vision is to break the cycle of violence so everyone will live in a safe and healthy home. We will become a nation free of domestic abuse.

Needs

$75,000 - Ongoing Staffing Needed to Retain the High Quality of Professionals to Lead in Appealing Harmful Judicial Decisions and Advocate for Justice

$15,000 - Positively Change Domestic Violence Laws

$7,500 - Diversify Our Next Gen Program

$2,500 - Better Our Technology to Respond to Rural & Marginalized Communities

$775 - Cost to file an appeal in California

$99 - Keep our Legal Resource Library up 24/7

$25 - Get a copy of court transcript for a survivor

$9 - Get a case record copy for a survivor

Equity Statement

Diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and justice are core values at Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Our team is committed to upholding and operating anti-oppression practices and policies and antiracist policies. We believe that diverse perspectives result in more creative, powerful, and effective solutions. We stand for creating a fair and accessible legal system that promotes a just society. The establishment of FVAP’s Staff Advisory Committee is an embodiment of these values, to ensure an effective pipeline for the voices of those most impacted by organizational decisions to be included in the decision-making processes.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Family Violence Appellate Project

other names

FVAP

Year Established

2012

Tax id (EIN)

45-4726212

Mission Category

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Operating Budget

$1,000,001-$5 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Other, Funding: Program, In-Kind Donations

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo

Address

449 15th Street Suite 104
Oakland, CA 94612

Service areas

CA, US

WA, US

Phone

5108587358

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