Domestic violence deprives the abused person of their dignity and mental and emotional safety, necessitating litigation to vindicate the oppressed, incarcerate the abusers, and rectify the harm.

The Barbara McDowell Public Interest Law Center advocates on behalf of domestic violence victims to create and uphold legislation that protects victims of abuse and ensures their physical, mental, and emotional safety. The BMPILC’s litigation efforts with respect to domestic violence address issues involving classes or groups who have been victimized by such acts.