Do Convents Still Exist?

This is what came to mind for me and also consider pro bono legal work for organizations that can't afford it.

Perhaps even pro bono work for where your friend may end up living while she reconstructs her life in the U.S.

jmitw said:

There is a big market for lawyers willing to work for a lower fee to help the disadvantaged.  There are many low income people suffering and being denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer.  I'm not saying to dedicate your life to being lower middle class by only charging $25-$50/hour....but helping the poor may be very therapeutic.

There are 20,000 innocent people in jail....and countless more convicted of less crimes that have ruined their lives..because they could not afford a lawyer.

Maybe working part time for a low fee would be a good way to re enter the field.....and then continue to dedicate a percentage of hours to the less fortunate....maybe 10 hours per week.....if all lawyers were required to take on at least 12 small cases per year-other than basic traffic (municipal court) or 1 larger case per year....it would make a big difference in many lives...even save lives...

Maybe look into The Good News Home for Women  http://www.goodnewshome.org/  - as the name suggests, it is a faith-based program for women who want to stay sober/drug free.    Residents generally stay between 9 - 18 mos.