Our Mission

After becoming aware of being entrapped in legal abuse, we provide individuals education and resources they need to help take back legal, financial, and emotional control of their lives.

Our Board is passionate about our mission to make a difference to those suffering through this type of abuse.

Karen Tosoni, President
Cynthya Pagán Hale, Vice President
Kris Ryne, Treasurer

Jennifer Ruiz-Santiago, Secretary
Tara Mowan Co-Founder and Board Member
Andrew Grosso, Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Litigation/Legal Abuse

Legal abuse refers to the use of a legal system to cause mental distress on another person, whether that abuse is in the form of a threat to take legal action or within an otherwise legitimate hearing or case. This type of abuse is largely psychological and emotional in nature, and not typically physical, though it can lead to physical consequences as a result of improper legal outcomes. Legal abuse can also lead to a state of mind that is somewhat similar to post-traumatic stress disorder, in which a person feels helpless and is left with residual psychic trauma. 

What is Legal Abuse Syndrome

Legal Abuse Syndrome: 1) if you feel deeply disillusioned and oppressed as a result of your experience with the legal system; 2) if you have been frustrated in your effort to obtain justice; 3) if you feel your dreams and plans for your life were torn from you by a system that supposedly was there to protect your rights and property; 4) if you fear that the system will defeat you at every turn and there is nothing you can do about it; and 5) if you feel you have been victimized several times over by the perpetrators, by lawyers, judges, bailiffs and other court personnel. As a consequence, you may suffer from tension and anxiety and have recurring nightmares, and you may also feel emotionally and physically exhausted, numb, disconnected and vulnerable. 

What does the program cost?

We are a nonprofit that offers FREE help to all those in need. Once you sign up for our confidential intake you can begin immediately. Intake is available by Zoom or phone

What do I need to do first?

First, you must sign up for our Intake session, which is free. We will discuss our program, get to know you, and provide some immediate tools to get started on your personal plan. You will not be alone, this can be overwhelming and our goal is to simplify this for you! We discuss your Legal, Financial and Emotional needs, and guide you appropriately.  

How does legal abuse affect a community?

One of the most immediate effects of legal abuse on a community is the strain it places on social services and public resources. Legal Abuse cases often drag on for months or even years, consuming the time and energy of courts, social workers, and community advocacy organizations. These prolonged cases take up time, funding, and manpower that could be spent on other important cases, making it harder for others in need to receive timely assistance. For instance, domestic violence shelters, legal aid centers, and community counseling services are already stretched thin in many areas. Legal Abuse adds an extra burden, draining resources that might otherwise go toward providing services for others in need.

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After Awareness
Text us or call (386) 349-9048