Pace Women's Justice Center
Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. A nonprofit legal center serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain services related to divorce, custody, support, financial exploitation, public benefits, and housing. Through outreach events and training programs we raise awareness, educate the community, and train judges, police officers, attorneys, and social service providers on best practices when working with victims of abuse.
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If you have been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse our offices and clinic can provide legal services to help you pursue justice.
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Women's Justice Center News
Pace Women's Justice Center's New Walk-in Clinic featured in news
July 31, 2018The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce the opening of a new office for the Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC). The 4,000 square-foot office space, which was the former Student Life Center on the Pace Law...
Mimi Rocah Talks to Journal News about Child Sex Trafficking
January 19, 2018 • Journal NewsNew York State is fifth in the nation in human trafficking crimes, and some of these are happening right here in Westchester. Distinguished Criminal Justice Fellow Mimi Rocah talks to the Journal News about a conference happening on January 24. Read...
Pace Women’s Justice Center Awarded $100,000 Grant from Impact 100
June 15, 2016 • Press ReleaseWith this grant, PWJC will renovate the ground floor of its main office and create Gail’s House: a walk-in legal resource and information center for victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse in Westchester County. “We...