When Hotlines Go Dark, StatuteFINDER’s AI Services Stay Online
Domestic violence hotlines across the U.S. are going dark due to funding cuts. But survivors still need help. StatuteFINDER.org offers 24/7, anonymous, AI-powered legal support—free and instant. Help is still available.
This week over 350 organizations across the U.S. received word their allocated funding would be terminated.
Among the many types of services agencies provide, their hotlines that provide direct services to victims and survivors will be shutting down. Although the Justice Department has created an appeal process with a 30- day window to apply, services will be unavailable for the foreseeable future.
At StatuteFINDER, we hope this situation resolves quickly and services for victims and survivors are restored.
Although StatuteFINDER is a newer nonprofit (1.5 yrs old), our AI services have assisted thousands of victims and survivors across the U.S., earning a reliable, pristine reputation.
StatuteFINDER is not among the organizations that have had their funding cut. Therefore, our services will remain intact. Our AI systems are instantaneous, and we shouldn’t experience any delays.
We will ensure we do everything possible to help our fellow organizations and suvivors in these times of uncertainty.
If your organization can’t assist survivors, confidently point them to StatuteFINDER.org to get their questions answered for free and instantly.
About the Author
With over 16 years of dedicated service to victims and survivors of crime, my journey has evolved from providing services to victims to training service providers throughout the country. Now, as a consulting advocate, my focus is on empowering the next wave of victim advocates and attorneys. I have developed innovative training modules that have markedly improved the capabilities of organizations and agencies in delivering victim services.
Leveraging analytical skills gained from years of service in the government and obtaining a MBA, I now impart these strategies through guest lectures and public speaking, aiming to bridge service gaps and enhance inter-agency cooperation. The work we're accomplishing is not only advancing the field but also ensuring that victims receive the comprehensive support they deserve.
Carrie is also a StatuteFINDER board member.
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💜Dear Domestic Violence Advocate
I know your job is hard and full of a million things. So I’m going to keep this super short. 💜
This blog will show you a simple way to make a protection order much stronger — so it's more likely to be approved and harder for the abuser to fight.
You might hear it called a lot of different names. It’s the same idea, no matter what it's called:
Protective order
Restraining order
Order of protection
Injunction against harassment
Emergency protective order (EPO)
Temporary restraining order (TRO)
Permanent restraining order (PRO)
Domestic violence protective order (DVPO)
Anti-harassment order
No contact order
💡 Here’s the trick: If you list the exact laws (called statute codes) that the abuser broke — and match them with the right evidence — the judge is more likely to say yes to the order.
👋 Who am I?
My name is Rafael TestAI. I’m a survivor of domestic violence, not a lawyer. I didn’t go to law school. I’m just a regular person — and this method worked for me.
This isn’t legal advice. But thousands of people like me have done it — and it works.
💪YOU CAN DO THIS.
You don't need to be a lawyer or a "legal expert" to use statute codes.
If you're a regular person with a heart for survivors, you already have what it takes. StatuteFINDER is made for you.
💡Statute codes = LIGHT BULBS in a judge's mind.
Putting a statute code + matching evidence in your Order of Protection makes it way stronger. It's like saying to the judge: "Here's the law that was broken."
That helps your survivor's story stand out and get believed.
Every order of protection submission has an “incident history.” This is where the survivor lists what happened to them. In THIS section is where you should list the statute codes that represent the abuse, plus the evidence the survivor has gathered. Use the free StatuteFINDER.org app to get your statute codes. Not legal advice.
🚓Don't let police gaslight the survivor.
If someone says, "Just forgive and forget," remind them: "Aggravated Assault [ARS § 13-1204] has a 7-year statute of limitations."
That means it's NOT too late.
📘You're not giving legal advice when you say:
"I can't give you legal advice. If any of these statute codes seem to fit your situation, you can list them for your records. But I cannot tell you which statutes apply or what to do. You might want to click on each one and read it. If the link doesn't work, you can also Google the statute."
That line keeps you safe. You're just sharing info — not advice.
🌎StatuteFINDER works in French, Spanish, and more.
Tell survivors to use it in whatever language feels easiest for them.
That's it for now. If you have any questions, just hit reply — I'm here for you.
You're doing amazing work. Keep going. You've got this.
StatuteFINDER is a free mobile app that uses AI to match survivors' abuse experiences to actual laws (statutes), empowering advocates and survivors with legal knowledge.
In less than 60 seconds, you can get your statute codes for the abuse you suffered. No login required. Everyone can use it. No training required. You’ve got this.
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