Project TERE
Through the TERE Project, we offer free guidance, advice, and legal representation to people with limited financial resources. This service is provided by promoting the dignity of each person and encouraging solutions that repair damage, restore well-being, and strengthen coexistence in complex legal situations.
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We handle civil, administrative, and family law cases, such as:
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Domestic Violence
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Sexual Violence
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Law 284-Stalking
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Divorce
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Law 121-Elderly Persons
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Parent-Child Relationships
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Custody
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Alimony
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Law 140-Provisional States of Law
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Housing
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Inheritance Law
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Access to Justice Fund Foundation.
TERE Project: Older Adults
Our project aims to ensure access to justice for older adults in Comerío and nearby towns, as well as to strengthen legal support for women who are survivors of gender-based violence.
Among its main objectives are expanding legal, educational, and community support services with a trauma-informed approach that takes rural realities into account; increasing awareness of rights among these populations; and reducing mobility barriers through extended hours and home visits.
The project offers free legal representation in civil, administrative, and family law cases, as well as guidance to older adults facing situations such as mistreatment, financial abuse, neglect, evictions, or family conflicts. It also strengthens support for women survivors through trauma-informed services, ensuring continuity and ongoing support.
A social worker is part of the team who addresses the psychosocial needs of participants, coordinates referrals and crisis interventions, and supports the creation of safety plans, thereby strengthening the legal process from a holistic perspective.
In addition, talks and workshops are offered on rights, legal processes, and violence prevention, and the strengthening of support networks is promoted through partnerships with agencies and community organizations, fostering accessible, empathetic, and culturally relevant justice.
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Access to Justice Fund Foundation.
Transforming for Peace
This project provides individual and group emotional support, psychoeducational therapies, and experiential workshops to survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Our approach promotes the development of skills for assertive emotion management, emotional well-being recovery, and healing from traumatic experiences. We recognize the diversity of experiences and learning styles, so we incorporate strategies based on multiple intelligences and differentiated education. We base our framework on the pursuit of restoring bonds and promoting reconciliation, with a commitment to equality and fair treatment, creating safe and accessible spaces for personal and collective transformation.
Services offered:
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Psychological therapies
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Individualized case management
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Sound self-portrait workshop (art therapy)
This project was supported by [15OVW-23-GG-02878-CSSP] awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope is an initiative of Casa Juana Colón that seeks to address the needs of secondary victims of gender-based violence: the daughters and sons of women survivors. We recognize that violence not only directly impacts women, but also leaves deep scars on the children and young people who live with these experiences. The project is designed to offer them safe spaces for accompaniment, psychosocial support, and educational and recreational activities that contribute to their emotional, social, and academic well-being. Through workshops, group dynamics, and collective healing processes, resilience is fostered and their abilities to face the challenges arising from violence are strengthened.
With this project, Casa Juana Colón reaffirms its commitment to breaking cycles of violence and sowing hope in new generations, accompanying families in processes of comprehensive transformation.
Seeds of Hope II
It seeks to provide participants with educational and practical tools through art workshops aimed at preventing domestic violence. The goal is to foster a culture of peace and respect by addressing key issues related to human rights.
Through these workshops, it aims to promote equity, respect, and solidarity in families and communities, creating safe spaces and empowering individuals to act as agents of change in eradicating violence and promoting healthy and equitable relationships.
Natural Disaster Mitigation Program
The Mitigation Project seeks to reduce the impact of natural disasters and crises on the most vulnerable communities in Comerío by promoting community resilience, food security, and access to mental health and social services. Through the Community Education and Mitigation Coordinator, the psychologist, and the case manager, the project integrates educational, psychosocial, and direct support services for the population. It relies on community censuses that identify the most urgent needs, allowing for the prioritization of aid and strengthening the local response to emergencies.
Among its main initiatives are:
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Solidarity Kitchen: a space prepared to operate in emergencies and provide food to the community.
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Emergency Pantry: a reserve of non-perishable food to serve more than 100 people after a disaster.
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Distribution of Mitigation Items: delivery of solar lamps and fans, gas stoves, and other essential items.
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Psychological Care: individual therapy for people affected by disasters, strengthening mental and emotional health.
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Educational Workshops: activities on disaster preparedness, creating home gardens, food security, and self-care through the arts.
Through these actions, the project promotes community education, emotional strengthening, and collective autonomy to face emergencies and build safer and more prepared communities.
Seeds of Transformation
Seeds of Transformation is an initiative between Casa Juana Colón and the Comerío School of Fine Arts that seeks to work on the prevention of different types of violence. These include domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The project integrates the fine arts as a healing mechanism, psychological services, and workshops on access to justice. Participants will also have the opportunity to raise their voices by creating campaigns to prevent the aforementioned types of violence.
This project was supported by [15JOVW-23-GG- 01399-CY] awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
"Redflagitos" Campaign
1st Violence Prevention Campaign
As part of the Seeds of Transformation project, participants at the Comerío School of Fine Arts created the “Redflagitos” campaign, focused on preventing dating violence. The initiative arose from their own reflections on the microaggressions that can be present in friendships or romantic relationships and that are often normalized.
Through art, they designed characters and scenes that identify these warning signs—the “red flags”—and transformed them into animated and paper illustrations. With creativity and language that resonates with young people, the campaign invites them to recognize these harmful behaviors early on and promote healthier and more respectful relationships.
Sexual Assault Project
In August 2025, we launched a new project focused on supporting survivors of sexual assault (girls and women ages 3 and older). We provide specialized case management and psychological support services. This project was created to accompany, listen to, and help heal the wounds left by sexual violence.
Services:
Case Management
Psychological Services
Prevention and Healing Circle
The project aims to create safe spaces where young people and the community can learn about sexual assault. We offer primary and community-based prevention workshops on sexual violence through educational strategies that promote healthy relationships, safe environments, and critical awareness of consent. Our approach integrates education, art, and collective healing to transform society.
Topics covered:
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Consent: Understanding and respecting one’s own and others’ boundaries
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Safe Boundaries: Establishing and recognizing healthy boundaries
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Healthy Interpersonal Relationships: Building respect and trust
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Peaceful Conflict Resolution: Learning to communicate and manage conflicts without violence
Route Juana Colón
The Route is a cultural project that invites us to learn about the history of Comerío, its cuisine, and the life of Juana Colón. Through a guided tour, relive the journey Juana took as a fighter for the rights of tobacco workers in the early 20th century, demonstrating her courage and commitment to social justice. You will also learn about her work as a village healer, where she provided her services free of charge, showing her support for the community. Join us!
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