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The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program, Authorized by Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 20121, Is Intended to Increase the Availability of Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Needed to Effectively Aid Adult and Youth (ages 11 to 24) Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault, by Providing Funds for Comprehensive Direct Legal Services to Victims in Legal Matters Relating to or Arising Out of That Abuse or Violence. Legal Assistance Is Assistance in: a) Divorce, Parental Rights, Child Support, Tribal, Territorial, Immigration, Employment, Administrative Agency, Housing, Campus, Education, Healthcare, Privacy, Contract, Consumer, Civil Rights, Protection or Other Injunctive Proceedings, Related Enforcement Proceedings, and Other Similar Matters; B) Criminal Justice Investigations, Prosecutions, and Post-conviction Matters (including Sentencing, Parole, and Probation) That Impact the Victims Safety, Privacy, or Other Interests as a Victim; C) Alternative Dispute Resolution, Restorative Practices, or Other Processes Intended to Promote Victim Safety, Privacy, and Autonomy, and Offender Accountability, Regardless of Court Involvement; or D) Post-conviction Relief Proceedings in State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial Court, With Respect to a Conviction of a Victim Relating to or Arising From Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Sex Trafficking Victimization of the Victim. Through This Continuation Legal Assistance for Victims Project, South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, in Partnership With Its 22 Member Organizations, Will Provide Holistic Legal Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking in South Carolina. the Project Will Address Priority Area 3: Underserved Communities.