CDT May 23, 2016

Since receiving a grant of more than $33,000 from Sunday’s Child last year, the Legal Services of NorthA Florida hasA provided trainingA on school bullying and domestic violenceA toA local schools, counselors, law enforcement and otherA agencies.

The grant allowed the nonprofit, which provides legal services to those in danger of becoming homeless, to add an educational component to its offerings in hopes of preventing civil cases from escalating into criminal cases.

“Our goal was to share what the legal obligations are of those serving children or other victims of domestic violence,” said Leslie Powell, deputy director.A “Our goal has not been to change hearts and minds or belief systems.