¿Who Who are we?
Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos (Casa Julia), founded in 1979, is the first shelter in Puerto Rico dedicated to women survivors of domestic violence. Since its inception, Casa Julia has played a crucial role in the protection and assistance of these women, developing escape, safety and contingency plans, and creating safe spaces for mothers and their children who face imminent risk of physical and psychological harm.
Through our shelter, guidance and counseling services, we empower our participants to recognize their potential and take control of their lives, enabling them to live free from violence.
We currently have two additional centers in the south and west of the island, which offer outpatient services for those women who, for various reasons, cannot access our shelter.
At Casa Julia, our commitment is unwavering: to provide a safe haven, comprehensive support and a path to a life of dignity and freedom from violence for all women who walk through our doors.
Values
Values that guide the work we do
Why Julia de Burgos?
Julia de Burgos was a pioneer in the feminist movement of the 1940s and 1950s. The first modern woman. She lived and died passionately. Julia de Burgos's work is characterised by its unique strength, which stems from her passionate romanticism that leads her to develop nature and love in a mystical and metaphysical way.
