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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 Ponce and Aguadilla, 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

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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.

💡 Information on Law 54

What is domestic violence under Law 54?

+ The use of physical force, psychological violence, intimidation or persecution against a partner for the purpose of causing physical or emotional harm to the partner's person, loved ones or property.

How does Law 54 define a couple?

+ Is a spouse, former spouse, a person with whom one cohabits or has cohabited, a person with whom one has or has had a consensual relationship or a person with whom one has procreated a child.

What remedies does Law 54 provide? 

+ The law provides two remedies, one civil and one criminal. These apply to any victim or survivor of domestic violence, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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