This guide was created to provide parents with a basic understanding of key rights in special education. The information presented here is not legal advice and should not be used as such. Rhode Island Legal Services welcomes and permits the duplication and distribution of this guide so long as this is done free of charge and with RILS attribution. No part of this guide may be altered without permission.
Revised by Veronika Kot, Esq.,with Janne Reisch, Esq.
November, 2015
Services: domestic violence resource agency, 24/7 hotline, court and law enforcement advocacy, pet safe emergency shelter and transitional housing, individual counseling and support groups, prevention and community outreach.
Legal Areas: domestic violence, crime victim services, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, shelter, pet safety
Counties Served: East Bay (Newport & Bristol Counties and East Providence)
Family members experience stress and fear when someone that they care about is unable to stop drinking alcohol or using drugs. Loved ones play an important role in addiction recovery, but supporting an addict is difficult. It requires patience, tough love and faith.
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