New Member Spotlight: Community Legal Aid SoCal Brings Domestic Violence Clinics to Compton

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we want to share that our new and returning member, Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) offers free services at the Domestic Violence Clinics in Compton and Whittier Courthouses to those who qualify.

Community Legal Aid SoCal advocates have extensive experience assisting and representing victims and survivors of domestic violence who qualify for services.

Domestic violence (DV) can take many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or verbal abuse. It can also look like neglect, such as barring access to food, money, or other necessities.

CLA SoCal advocates can assist survivors of DV by helping them navigate the legal system and by providing holistic support, including case management services, to address the full scope of challenges they may be experiencing. By focusing on the needs of the entire family, advocates ensure that clients have a plan to move forward once their initial legal requirements have been met.

Advocates at the Domestic Violence Clinics are ready to support survivors with clear, compassionate legal guidance—whether they are seeking a restraining order, safety planning resources, or help understanding the court process.

Those who need assistance with domestic violence, including obtaining a restraining order, can call the CLA SoCal hotline at (714) 571-5200 or visit one of the walk-in clinic locations below:

Compton Courthouse Domestic Violence Clinic

Compton Courthouse Domestic Violence Clinic

200 W. Compton Blvd., 1st Floor, Room 106

Compton, CA 90220

Monday through Friday

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Walk-in clinic, no appointments required

Whittier Courthouse Domestic Violence Clinic

7339 Painter Ave, Room 127

Whittier, CA 90602

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Walk-in clinic, no appointments required

For those who are unsure if they may be experiencing domestic violence, CLA SoCal notes that it may include situations where a spouse or domestic partner ...

• threatens or terrorizes you or your children

• physically harms you

• insults or degrades you at home or in public

• forces unwanted sexual activity

• threatens deportation

• controls where you go

• controls who you see

• controls what you do

• controls access to finances or personal possessions

The Compton Chamber of Commerce cares deeply about the safety and well-being of our community members and encourages all individuals who may be experiencing domestic violence to take advantage of these completely free clinics.

Seeking support is an important step toward safety—not only for yourself, but for your loved ones as well.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce also extends our sincere thanks to Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) for making these essential services available to our community.