VAWC victims may ask legal help from PAO

By Persida Acosta

Jun 24, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

Can a VAWC victim ask for legal help from your office? My friend is physically and economically abused by her former live-in partner, with whom she has a 5-year-old daughter. She has been contemplating filing a complaint against him, but she has no means to avail herself of the services of a private lawyer. She heard on one radio show that VAWC victims can seek assistance from PAO. Is that correct?

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