The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act
The POWER Act was signed into law in September 2018 to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence. The POWER Act mandates that each year the Chief Judge of each Judicial District across the country hold at least one event promoting pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, engage citizens, and help lift victims out of the cycle of violence. The bill also requires that every two years an event be held in areas with high numbers of Native Americans and Alaska Natives, with a focus on addressing these issues among Native populations.
The POWER Act can be read in its entirety HERE.
Resources to Combat Domestic Violence
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: |
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224
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DVIS: Domestic Violence Intervention Services |
Advocates are available 24 hours a day to answer your call on our 24-hour information and crisis line: 918.7HELP.ME (918.743.5763) Texting services are also available. Text SAFE to 207-777 to communicate with a DVIS advocate daily between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. |
DVIS Administrative and Counseling Office |
918-743-5763 3124 E. Apache St. |
DVIS Legal Services (inside the Family Safety Center) |
918-742-7480 600 Civic Center |
DVIS Sapulpa (serving Creek County) |
918-224-9290 620 South Linden Sapulpa, OK 74066 |
The Spring Shelter |
24/7 Crisis Line: 918-245-4075
Business Line: 918-245-3995
The Spring
P.O. Box 1588
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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