Make a difference for victims of domestic violence and/or stalking in your community.
Each year, thousands of New Hampshire victims of domestic violence and stalking seek protection for themselves and their children through family courts.
Nearly 90% do so without the support of legal counsel. You have the license and privilege to reverse this trend.
Becoming a DOVE Project Volunteer
Become a DOVE Project volunteer and make a difference for victims of domestic violence and/or stalking in your community. The DOVE Project provides the training and support you need to provide representation for clients at:
- Final Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearings under NH RSA 173-B, “Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence.”
- Final Stalking Restraining Order hearings under NH RSA 633:3-a, “Stalking.”
DOVE partners with New Hampshire crisis service agencies whose advocates link victims with local DOVE attorneys. Advocates provide additional attorney support and an array of client services, including emotional support at final restraining order hearings.
In addition, DOVE provides free interpreter services to limited English proficiency clients and prospective clients. Please see the brochures linked below.
Your time commitment will be limited
Up to four hours for simpler DOVE cases and eight to 20 hours for more complex cases.
Our commitment to you
- Training
- Malpractice Insurance
- Court & In-State Service Fees
- Litigation Expenses
- Mentors
- Interpretation Services
- Other Resources
Learn more about the Pro Bono Program.
More Information for Attorneys
- Brochures about the DOVE Project are available in the following languages: Arabic | Bosnian | Dari | English | French | Nepali | Pashto | Spanish
- If you have questions about becoming a DOVE volunteer, please email the Project Coordinators at . If you wish to volunteer, please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form.
- If you are a DOVE volunteer with a current case, you can submit your DOVE Case Disposition Form and Expense Reimbursement Form directly from the website.
- Learn more about the Protective Orders process.
More Information for Advocates
DOVE partners with New Hampshire crisis service agencies whose advocates link victims with local DOVE attorneys. Advocates provide additional attorney support and an array of client services, including emotional support at final restraining order hearings.
Are you looking to schedule a training session?
Feel free to fill out the form below. Our DOVE Project team will assess our resources to best accommodate your request.
DOVE Case Disposition Form
DOVE Project volunteers should complete the Disposition Form and submit it within two weeks of …