This week’s episode of the Legal Lens podcast features Attorney Alyson Messenger, Managing Staff Attorney at the Jenesse Center, and Executive Director Karen Earl — my first-ever guests on the show — as we celebrate the show’s fifth anniversary 🎉
In this episode, we discuss domestic violence, the legal definition of abuse, and the legal tools available to survivors in California.
The Jenesse Center of Los Angeles is a domestic violence intervention and prevention organization that provides direct legal services, shelter support, and community-based resources to survivors.
In this clip, Alyson shares how the legal system can present barriers for survivors seeking protection, including the challenges many face when applying for a domestic violence restraining order.
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