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Legal / Rights / Advocacy Resources
The Lawfare Project
legal arm of the Jewish community, providing pro bono litigation and advocacy against discrimination of Jews. The Lawfare Project
NYC HRA / Office of Civil Justice (Free Legal Assistance NYC)
Help with housing, immigration, employment, and civil legal matters for eligible low-income residents. New York City Government
NY State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS)
Monitors and supports the quality of legal services for those who cannot afford private counsel. Ils.ny.gov
Shalom Task Force — Legal Services
Free, confidential legal support for victim-survivors of domestic / dating violence, with culturally responsive services to the Jewish community. Shalom Task Force
Anti-Antisemitism / Hate Crime / Policy
NY State Anti-Hate Crime Resource Guide
State-level resource on hate-crime laws, reporting, victim services. The Official Website of New York State
UJAFedNY — Standing Up to Antisemitism
Educational materials, research, corporate training, community response. UJA-Federation of New York
NY State Legislation – HOPE Act / Antisemitism Definitions
Pending/active bills to enshrine definitions of antisemitism into NY civil rights law.
New York State Assembly+3NYSenate.gov+3NYSenate.gov+3
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NYPD Hate Crimes / Bias Incidents
How to report, how NYPD handles bias-motivated incidents. New York City Government
NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism / Executive Order
The city’s adopted steps, definitions, and initiatives against antisemitism. New York City Government+2Combat Antisemitism Movement+2
Community, Education, Jewish Identity & Culture
Jewish Lawyers Guild of New York
Peer legal community, advocacy, and support among Jewish legal professionals. jewishlawyersguild.org
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Footsteps
Support, educational and legal resources for those transitioning out of ultra-Orthodox / insular communities. Wikipedia
Center for Jewish History (NYC)
Archives, research, exhibitions, cultural and historical resources. Wikipedia
UJA-Federation of New York — Individual Resources
Services in legal, mental health, education, community support for Jews in NYC. UJA-Federation of New York
Bronx Legal Clinics & Pro Bono / Help Centers
Bronx Legal Services
(Legal Services NYC)
Free civil legal services to Bronx residents: housing, immigration, family law, government benefits, IPV survivors, foreclosure, consumer issues.
Legal Services NYC+2Immigration Advocates Network+2
Address: 349 East 149th St., 10th Floor, Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 928-3700
BronxWorks — Legal Services
Free legal help in the Bronx in areas including immigration, housing, tenant defense, domestic violence, crime victims. BronxWorks
NYC Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program
Free remote consultations for family law issues (custody, visitation, support, guardianship, domestic violence) in Bronx County. New York State Unified Court System
Mobilization for Justice (MFJ)
Legal services and advocacy in the Bronx (and across NYC) in housing, consumer law, government benefits, immigration, etc. Wikipedia
NYC Right-to-Counsel / Legal Services for Tenants
Under NYC’s law, tenants in eviction proceedings can get free legal representation or advice, regardless of immigration status. New York City Government
The Legal Aid Society — Bronx Offices
Criminal defense, civil legal services, neighborhood office support.
The Legal Aid Society+2LawHelpNY+2
Bronx Neighborhood Office (remote / call) LawHelpNY
Bronx Criminal Defense Office:
260 E. 161st St., Bronx, NY
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Bronx Courthouse Office:
phone (718) 681-8712 LawHelpNY
NYC Civil Court — Bronx Help Center
Walk-in legal assistance for civil court matters, housing cases, and use of computers to access legal forms.
Address: Bronx Civil Court Help Center, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 121, Bronx, NY 10456
Also Bronx County Housing Court Help Center (1118 Grand Concourse, Room 250) NYCOURTS.GOV
NYC Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program
Free remote consultations for family law issues (custody, visitation, support, guardianship, domestic violence) in Bronx County. New York State Unified Court System
Bronx Freedom Fund
A charitable bail fund in the Bronx; helps indigent defendants secure pretrial release. Wikipedia