Domestic Violence Clinic
The Rutgers Law Domestic Violence Clinic provides representation to victims of domestic violence in a variety of matters including final restraining order hearings where both parties have filed for relief, final restraining order hearings involving novel issues of law, motions for reconsideration, contempt hearings, and appeals. This clinic is at our Camden location. If you need legal services, call the clinic at (856) 225-6425
Legal assistance and representation is provided by law students acting under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The Clinic accepts a limited number of cases during the academic year (mid-August to April).
The Rutgers Domestic Violence Project Helpline provides legal information to victims of domestic violence throughout the state of New Jersey who are going through the process of obtaining a final restraining order. The helpline is staffed by law student volunteers who can provide county specific information about the court process as well as referrals to attorneys and counseling resources in that area. Please leave a message with your name, a safe phone number to be reached at, and the county you are calling from on the helpline voicemail and you will hear from a law student within 48 hours. The helpline can also be accessed through our email at dv.project@camden.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Domestic Violence Project Helpline - (856) 225-2915
Meet the Faculty
Victoria Chase, Clinic Director
Victoria Chase directs the Domestic Violence Clinic. The Domestic Clinic represents survivors of domestic and sexual violence in restraining order and related matters. Professor Chase also oversees a statewide appellate project for domestic violence matters. In addition to her expertise in legal remedies for violence against women, she has past experience in disability law, transportation law, environmental law, and family law. She has taught courses in Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Family Law, Disability Law and Persuasion (legal rhetoric).
Ruth Anne Robbins, Professor of Law
Ruth Anne Robbins, professor of law, is a national expert in the field of legal communication and advocacy. She has held leadership roles nationally. She has created several courses across our lawyering curriculum including the Hunter program, advanced writing courses, and two clinics.
Currently, she works with students on New Jersey legislation. Her scholarship focuses mostly on legal narrative and legal document design. She has received several campus-wide, regional, and national awards for her teaching and innovation.