History
In 1995, Bat Melech - Miklat was founded as a non-profit organization by a group of Orthodox social activists ýworking to provide legal assistance for women in distress. They established Bat Melech - Miklat in response to ýthe urgent need of Orthodox women suffering from domestic violence for a refuge, protection from ýtheir violent spouses, and emotional and legal support.
In 1996, the first shelter was established in Jerusalem.
In 2000, under the auspices of Keren Ohel Meir, The Nigunim Hostel (link) was opened in order to provide physical shelter, protection, and spiritual and emotional support for Orthodox at-risk adolescents.
In 2004, Bat Melech - Miklat founded the Israel Center for Family Justice (link), to provide representation in secular and religious courts, as well as free legal services for women of all backgrounds in need of guidance through the maze of Israeli family law.
In 2005, in an effort to expand its reach, Bat Melech - Miklat opened a second women’s shelter in Israel.
In 2008, together with the Jewish Agency’s Partnership 2000, the Center for Family Justice opened a second branch in Beit Shemesh.
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