The Basics (10)
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Are you Being Stalked? Help is Available
Information about what stalking is and how to get a protection order if it's happening to you. Read More
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Washington Governor has changed how you get a Protection Order during the Pandemic
How you serve someone with a protection order and get a hearing scheduled is different during the pandemic. Read this to find out more. #3705EN Read More
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Depositions in Criminal Cases: Tips for Victims and Witnesses
If you are a victim or witness in a criminal case, read this to learn about depositions and being deposed. #9918EN Read More
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Extreme Risk Protection Orders
An Extreme Risk Protection Order directs a person to surrender their firearms. It would be illegal to purchase or have control of firearms. It restrains the person from obtaining a concealed pistol license and orders them to surrender a license if they already have one. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN Read More
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Information for Stalking Victims in Washington State
Learn about stalking and how to protect yourself. If you need more information, see the Resources section at the end of this memo. Read More
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- Russian / Pусский
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Know Your Rights: Nonconsensual Pornography ("Revenge Porn")
“Nonconsensual pornography” (commonly called “revenge porn”) is when a sexually graphic image of you is shared without your consent. Learn what you can do if this happens to you. Read More
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Protection Order Advocacy Program
A protection order is an order, issued by a judge, to protect a person from another person whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitive or seriously alarming. This describes the different types of orders. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
- Russian / Pусский
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Sexual Harassment in Housing is Illegal
Sexual harassment by landlords and property managers is illegal! Tenants in this US Dept. of Justice video bravely share their stories about being harassed in their home by landlords. Read More
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Who's stalking: what to know about mobile spyware
Do you think an abusive partner or ex is monitoring you through your phone? They might be using stalking apps (spyware) that secretly track your devices. Learn what stalking apps are, how to tell if they’re on your device, and what to do if they are. Read More
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