AI Meets Advocacy: Scars of Survival and StatuteFINDER.org Are Giving Survivors Free Access to Justice
“I wish I had this tool back in 2005.”
These words from Alisha Griffin, board member at StatuteFINDER.org, carry the weight of personal experience — and the promise of a better path forward for today’s survivors.
Thanks to a powerful new partnership with ScarsOfSurvival.org, survivors of domestic violence now have free access to legal support through the StatuteFINDER.org app.
💡 What Is StatuteFINDER.org?
StatuteFINDER.org is a free, anonymous AI tool that helps survivors of domestic violence and the advocates who support them:
Identify which criminal statutes their abuser broke
Prepare stronger protective orders, police reports, and court documents
Get connected to local resources based on ZIP code
Use it all in English, Spanish, Arabic, and more
Stay completely anonymous
It’s a game changer — especially for organizations working on the front lines of crisis response.
📲 How It Works
Using a simple chat format, users describe what happened in their own words.
The AI then:
Translates that story into relevant statute codes
Asks clarifying questions (just like a trained advocate would)
Links directly to state-specific laws
Refers users to DV shelters, support centers, and legal aid near them
This is not legal advice, but it’s a powerful tool that bridges the knowledge gap for survivors who can’t afford an attorney or don’t know where to start.
🤝 A Partnership That Puts Survivors First
This initiative was made possible by the incredible leadership of Sathya Callender-Wilson, founder of Scars of Survival. Her team is now using StatuteFINDER.org to offer free legal support to survivors through their advocacy programs.
“I want every survivor to know they have options. And now, they have a powerful tool to go with them into the courtroom, police station, or shelter,” Sathya shared.
🎥 See the Tool in Action
Watch board member Alisha Griffin walk through a live demo of StatuteFINDER in this recent webinar.
🔗 Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn
💜 Ready to Empower Your Clients?
StatuteFINDER.org is free for organizations and available worldwide.
✅ 45-minute onboarding
✅ No legal background needed
✅ Already used by Catholic Charities, Be a Butterfly, and others
🔗 Partner with us today
📱 Download the app
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
StatuteFINDER.org does not offer legal advice. It is a public benefit technology platform designed to help survivors understand potential laws and connect with services. Always consult a licensed attorney when possible.
🙏 Thank You, Sathya
To Sathya Callender-Wilson and the Scars of Survival team: thank you for being the kind of leaders who don’t just talk about change — you make it happen.