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Signs of Domestic Violence

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is not just physical violence. Domestic violence is any behavior that is physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual used for the purpose to gain power and control over a person whether it be a spouse, partner, or a family member...
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Señales de Violencia Doméstica

Violencia física o sexual puede ocurrir sin aviso.  Algunas veces, sin embargo, podría haber señales o “advertencias” de que la relación es abusiva.  Los siguientes ejemplos del comportamiento o personalidad son “señales de advertencia” potenciales para una relación abusive. ¿Su pareja le hace bromas en una manera perjudicial y le...
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Free Ethics CLE on Friday, May 3, 2019

Friday, May 3, 2019 11:30 am- 1:30 pm at the Highland Park Police Department Training Room 1677 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park There is no cost for attending the seminar. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Jan Baranczak at jbaranczak@nlegalaid.org or contact us by phone at 847.737.4042...
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6/6/2019: Statement on Proposed HUD Rule

The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Statement on Proposed HUD Rule On May 10, 2019, Housing and Urban Development proposed a rule that would change their current policy and prohibit mixed immigration status families (even those who are of legal status with documentation) from living in public and other subsidized...
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Signs of Domestic Violence-Spanish

¿Qué es la violencia doméstica? La violencia doméstica no es solo violencia física. La violencia doméstica es cualquier comportamiento físico, verbal, emocional o sexual que se utiliza con el propósito de obtener poder y control sobre una persona, ya sea un esposo/a, pareja o un miembro de la familia...
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