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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. Content Detail

  By:

  King County Prosecutor's Office

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

  By:

  King County Prosecuting Attorney

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  Spanish / Español

• How to hide your address from a stalker or abuser

  Survivors of abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking can enroll in a state-run program to keep their address from the person who has been abusing, stalking or harassing them. #3706EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• 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. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice

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  Russian / Pусский

• 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. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice

• 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. Content Detail

  By:

  King County Prosecuting Attorney

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• 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

  By:

  Department of Justice

• 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. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission