Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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Antiharassment
Antiharassment Forms & Instructions Forms and Instructions for antiharassment cases.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Are You Being Stalked? Tips for Protection
(Separate Website)
This memo will help you learn more about stalking. If you need more information about protecting yourself from stalking, please call the Information & Referral Line at Legal Voice.
By: Legal Voice
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Russian / Pусский
Domestic Violence: How the Legal System Can Help Protect You 3700EN - This publication defines domestic violence, advises how you can protect yourself and your family by getting a protection order or restraining order, and provides information on where to get help.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Domestic Violence Order for Protection - Interactive Interview
This guided interview will prepare instructions and court forms necessary for filing a domestic violence protection order in Washington State.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Domestic Violence Forms and Instructions
(Separate Website)
This web site contains the necessary forms and instructions for obtaining a protection order.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Sexual Assault Protection Order Forms and Instructions
(Separate Website)
Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
(Separate Website)
An Order for Protection can help keep a vulnerable adult safe. However, an order is only one part of protecting a vulnerable adult. If you have questions about other options, call: the statewide telephone number to report abuse or neglect: 1-866-ENDHARM, 1-866-363-4276; or call the Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-562-6025.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
Filing for a Domestic Violence Protection Order Important information about what a protection order is and why you might need one. Read this publication before filing forms for a protection order.
By: King County Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force
Domestic Violence: How the Legal System Can Help Protect You 3700EN - This publication defines domestic violence, advises how you can protect yourself and your family by getting a protection order or restraining order, and provides information on where to get help.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women
3708EN - If you are being hurt by your husband, you may be eligible for legal status without his cooperation. You have the right to be free from violence in your home. This publication provides important information on what you can do to protect you and your family.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Are You Being Stalked? Tips for Protection
(Separate Website)
This memo will help you learn more about stalking. If you need more information about protecting yourself from stalking, please call the Information & Referral Line at Legal Voice.
By: Legal Voice
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Russian / Pусский
Womens Law - Domestic Violence Information
(Separate Website)
This web site contains links to help you navigate the court system in Washington as well as contact information for many organizations that can help you.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights
(Separate Website)
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking have protections under the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18).
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
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Russian / Pусский
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Internet Security
(Separate Website)
Please note that computer use can be monitored by an abuser and is impossible to completely clear. This web page provides an overview of internet security and safety when using email.
By: Womenslaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Landlord/Tenant Issues For Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking Tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking now have increased protection under the Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA). The RLTA is found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 59.18). The law applies only to the rental of residential premises such as an apartment or house, or where both the mobile home and the space are rented in a mobile home park.
By: Northwest Justice Project
New Law Protects the Employment Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
(Separate Website)
Are you dealing with violence in your life? State law says you can take time off without being fired or demoted.
By: Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Washington Public Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
This publication will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are an immigrant and a victim of domestic violence. If you have a different immigration status, please read one of our other publications on this topic.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abuse in Later Life
(Separate Website)
Abuse in later life occurs when an older person is subjected to a pattern of coercive behaviors used to gain & maintain power and control perpetrated by a family member or someone with whom the elder has an ongoing relationship. It is the intersection between elder abuse and domestic violence.
By: National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life
Protection Order Advocacy Program
(Separate Website)
Information about when and how to get a protection order.
By: King County
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The Battered Women's Justice Project
(Separate Website)
Advocates are on-call from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CT to take calls and respond to emails from survivors, as well as those working with survivors, at various stages of their custody cases. However, BWJP staff does not provide any direct legal representation on cases.
By: The Battered Women's Justice Project
Protecting Elders and Vulnerable Adults from Abuse and Neglect
The law protects frail elders and vulnerable adults. This publication discusses different types of abuse that these individuals are protected from under the law.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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