ACP Participant Eligibility Requirements

Any person attempting to escape from actual or threatened abuse, sexual assault or stalking can apply for participation in the ACP. To participate in the ACP, a client must meet the following criteria:

•  Be a victim of abuse, sexual assault or stalking.
•  Be concerned for the safety of self, children or household members.
•  Be a resident of Louisiana.
•  Relocate or plan to relocate to an address unknown to his/her abuser.
• Not have made any public record in new location such as telephone number, utilities, driver’s license, etc.
• Live in a residence that the victim does not own. (The ACP cannot protect a victim if a house has been purchased in their name.)
•  Be 18 years of age or older or,
  - be a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor or,
  - be a parent or guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated individual.