Sexual Assault Legal Institute

SALI provides direct civil legal services for victims and survivors of sexual assault regarding:

• education, including college administrative hearings
• privacy issues; peace and protective orders
• family law matters (divorce, custody, visitation, child/spousal support)
• employment
• housing
• crime victims compensation
• referrals for tort cases
• any other civil matters relating to sexual assault

SALI also provides legal training, technical assistance and resources for professionals working with sexual assault victims:

• training for Rape Crisis and Recovery Center staff and volunteers regarding the law and the legal options available for victims
• training and technical assistance for attorneys working with survivors
• checklists to help victims, advocates and attorneys screen for civil legal needs
• Low Bono Network of attorneys interested and trained in working with victims. Low Bono attorneys receive a reduced fee for their work.  

SALI works in all 24 jurisdictions of Maryland. 

Immigration legal services consist of:

• Assistance with self-petitioning for VAWA
• Assistance with U and T visas

To connect with SALI, call 301-565-2277 (or toll-free to 877-496-SALI) for a 10-15 minute phone conversation with an advocate. Call Monday - Thursday from 9  AM- 6 PM, or Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. SALI attorneys and staff are working remotely and are available to answer legal questions and conduct intakes for first-time callers in need of legal representation.