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Registered 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization

IWJCENTER
Connecticut · Statewide support

Standing with Immigrant Women

Free, confidential legal assistance, advocacy, and community support for immigrant women and their families in Connecticut.

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You are not alone. Support starts here.

IWJCENTER is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the Connecticut 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-774-2900.

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Who We Are

Supporting immigrant women. Strengthening communities.

The Immigrant Women's Justice Center (IWJC) is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025, providing free, confidential legal assistance, advocacy, education, and community support to immigrant women and their families. Our team understands the challenges immigrant women face — because we have lived them. We help you navigate the legal system, know your rights, find safety, and build a brighter future.

  • Community-focused
  • Culturally responsive
  • Trauma-informed
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Services

Our Services

All services are free, confidential, and available regardless of immigration status.

Legal Assistance & Navigation

Immigration consultations, legal referrals, court accompaniment, and Know Your Rights workshops.

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Advocacy & Rights Education

Community education, policy advocacy, and civic engagement support for immigrant women.

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Crisis Support & Safety Planning

Support for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and gender-based violence.

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Language Access & Interpretation

Multilingual support, interpretation services, and translated resources.

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Community Integration & Empowerment

Employment readiness, digital literacy, mentorship, and leadership development.

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Resource Navigation & Referrals

Connections to housing, healthcare, food assistance, childcare, and more.

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Get help

If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone.

The Immigrant Women's Justice Center is here for you. Whether you are facing an immigration legal challenge, experiencing domestic violence, need help accessing community resources, or simply want to know your rights — we are ready to listen and to help. All of our services are free and confidential.

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    Reach Out

    Call us at 860-637-1195. You can also fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you promptly.

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    Confidential Intake

    A member of our team will speak with you privately to understand your situation and needs. Everything you share with us is strictly confidential.

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    Your Service Plan

    Together, we will create a plan tailored to your specific needs — whether that includes legal navigation, safety planning, resource referrals, or other support.

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    Ongoing Support

    We do not just help once and walk away. IWJC provides ongoing support, follow-up, and advocacy to help you move forward with confidence.

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What guides us

Our Values

  • Justice

    Every person deserves equal access to the legal system regardless of immigration status. We advocate fiercely for immigrant women's rights.

  • Empowerment

    We equip women with knowledge, resources, and confidence to advocate for themselves. We build power, not dependency.

  • Cultural Responsiveness

    We honor diverse backgrounds, languages, and traditions. Our services are culturally sensitive, linguistically accessible, and trauma-informed.

  • Community

    Lasting change happens together. We foster a supportive community where immigrant women connect, share, and lift each other up.

  • Integrity

    We operate with transparency, accountability, and honesty. The trust of those we serve is sacred to us.

  • Compassion

    We approach every interaction with empathy, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help, and meet every woman where she is.

Resources

Resources & Information

Helpful resources for immigrant women and families in Connecticut.

  • Immigration Legal Resources

    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
    • Connecticut Legal Services
    • Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
    • Know Your Rights Guides
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  • Domestic Violence & Safety

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    • National Human Trafficking Hotline
    • CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV)
    • Safety Planning Guide
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  • Healthcare Access

    • Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT)
    • Access Health CT
    • Connecticut HUSKY Health (Medicaid)
    • Mental Health Resources
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  • Housing & Financial Assistance

    • 211 Connecticut
    • CT Department of Housing
    • Community Action Agencies
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  • Employment & Education

    • CT Department of Labor — American Job Centers
    • Adult Education / ESL Programs
    • Workforce Development Programs
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  • Community Organizations

    • Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
    • Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)
    • Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Hartford
    • Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF)
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The latest

Latest from IWJCENTER

News, partnerships and updates from our work across Connecticut.

Teranga Women House Launches in Saint-Louis to Empower Women
NewsSeptember 19, 2026

Teranga Women House Launches in Saint-Louis to Empower Women

Saint-Louis, September 19, 2026 — Teranga Women House was officially launched in Saint-Louis with the aim of supporting and empowering women facing social and economic challenges.

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