House of Ruth Caitlin Doyle

Mission“The House Of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her own home.”

Marjorie Cook Domestic Violence

Legal Clinic Protective/Peace Orders

Divorce/Custody

Pro bono attorneys

Cost

House of Ruth and Poverty

Non-profit agency

Client eligibility

Types of clientele

Loopholes

Overall attitude

Compared to other organizations?

The Life of an Intern Intakes

Legal “information”

Court

“Our” clients

Research

Impressions of the Agency

Departments and Interactions of House of Ruth

Organization loyalty

Stretched too thin?

Some frustrations Case review

Attorney discretion

Cynicism?

Client’s decisions

A Career? Family law

A strong non-profit organization

Ideas Regarding Poverty

Everyone is affected Rural, urban,

immigrant

Poverty in the U.S.

Client treatment

Experiences Client #1: Trapped

in her own house

Client #2: The immigrant experience

Client #3: The banker’s wife