NARAQUAN
Young people and advocates working together in the community
Our Programs

Defending the Vulnerable. Reclaiming What Matters Most.

NARAQUAN runs three core programs addressing the full spectrum of harm — from the courtroom to the counseling room. Every service is free, confidential, and survivor-centered.

What We Do

Three programs. One mission.

We believe every person deserves safety, dignity, and justice — regardless of background or circumstance. Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and walk with them every step of the way.

Youth Rights & Legal Defense
Youth Defense

Youth Rights & Legal Defense

Young people ages 18–21 are among the most vulnerable members of our communities — and among the least equipped to navigate complex legal systems on their own. NARAQUAN's Youth Rights & Legal Defense program provides direct legal advocacy, court accompaniment, and case management for youth facing abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Our advocates work alongside young people to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected at every stage.

  • Court accompaniment and legal representation
  • Trafficking and exploitation response
  • Connections to counselors and therapists
  • Referrals to housing, education, and mental health resources
  • Legal document review and advocacy
  • Interpretation and translation support, subject to volunteer availability
Domestic Violence Support
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Support

Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely a single moment — it is a process that requires sustained support and community. NARAQUAN's Domestic Violence Support program provides targeted legal assistance, confidential counseling and therapy, and connections to outside resources. Our trained advocates help survivors navigate certain legal processes and refer them to the broader network of services they need to rebuild their lives in safety.

  • Certain legal assistance and court navigation
  • Safety planning and risk assessment
  • Protective order assistance
  • Referrals to shelter and community resources
  • Individual and group counseling and therapy
  • Ongoing advocacy and case support
Sexual Violence Advocacy
Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence Advocacy

Survivors of sexual violence deserve to be believed, supported, and empowered — not re-traumatized by the systems meant to help them. NARAQUAN's Sexual Violence Advocacy program provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered services from the moment of disclosure through long-term recovery. Our advocates accompany survivors through medical exams, law enforcement interviews, and court proceedings, while also offering individual counseling, support groups, and community education to prevent future harm.

  • Medical and forensic exam accompaniment
  • Law enforcement and court advocacy
  • Trauma-informed individual counseling
  • Survivor support groups
  • Campus and community prevention education
  • Support understanding medical options and rights

Need help right now?

The following are independent, external crisis resources — not services provided by NARAQUAN. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or reach out to one of these confidential hotlines.

National DV Hotline (external)

1-800-799-7233

Crisis Text Line (external)

Text HOME to 741741

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