The Basics (13)
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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
During COVID-19, how you serve someone with a protection order and get a hearing scheduled is different. Read this to find out more. #3705EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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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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- Spanish / Español
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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
This memo will help you learn about stalking and how to protect yourself. If you need more information about stalking and the ways to protect yourself, 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” is when a sexually graphic image of you is shared without your consent. It’s also commonly called “revenge porn.” This provides info about what it is and 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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Safety While Using the Internet
Read about tips to safely use a computer to contact an organization for help. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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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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Smartphone Apps that Can Help Keep You Safe from Abuse
There are several mobile apps that are specifically designed for college-age students to help keep you safe. The apps provide an easy way to connect with a trusted circle of friends when you're in a situation where you're not feeling safe or need help. Read More
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Something Can Be Done! Guide
Without My Consent empowers victims of egregious online privacy violations to lead the fight against online harassment. WMC makes educational materials on these topics available through this website, free of charge. Though the materials provided here are broader in scope, much of our work currently centers on the non-consensual distribution of sexually explicit images. 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. Here’s information about 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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