What is legal advocacy?

The court system can be a very confusing and intimidating place. Women and Children’s Horizons Legal Advocacy Program can assist a victim through the criminal justice process, restraining orders, and family courts such as divorces, legal separations and child custody issues. Advocates are not lawyers. Advocates are available for support, information regarding court processes and their rights, court accompaniment, and help filing important documents.

For more information on WCH's Legal Advocacy Program, please call the following appropriate number to speak with an advocate.

Criminal Cases....................262.653.2782
(Located in the District Attorney's office)

The Advocate is able to provide victims with information about criminal cases, accompany them to court or meetings with the District Attorneys, or meet with them individually to listen and offer support.

Family Court / Civil Cases...262.656.3500

The Advocate is able to provide victims with information and support through family court and civil cases. This includes divorces, legal separations and child custody issues.The Adovcate is available to attend court hearings or meet with the victim individually to listen and offer support.

Restraining Order Advocate ......262.653.2767
(Located in the Court House)

The Advocate is able to provide victims with assistance and information about restraining orders, including attending the restraining order hearing with the victim.

Community Resources

In An Emergency Call 911

Kenosha Police Department
...........................................262.656.1234

Kenosha County Sheriff Department
...........................................262.605.5100
Civil Process .........................262.605.5104

Kenosha County Courthouse
Family Court.........................262.653.2454

District Attorney's Office
...........................................262.653.2400
Victim/Witness Specialists......262.653.2400

Crisis Intervention
...........................................262.657.7188
...........................................800.236.7188

Legal Action of Wisconsin
...........................................262.635.8836
...........................................800.242.5840

To down load a PDF of the WCH Legal Advocacy Brochure click on the Legal Advocacy Logo.

Mission Statement
"The mission of Women and Children's Horizons is to provide support, education, training and healing for victims of sexual and domestic violence/abuse."