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Domestic Violence: Can the Legal System Help Protect Me?
This 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. #3700EN Read More
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Civilian and Military Protection Orders: Which Should I Get?
There are key differences between the issuance and enforcement of protection orders by state courts (civilian protection orders) and protection orders issued and enforced by the military (military protection orders). Knowing the differences will help you decide what kind of protection order to get. #3710EN Read More
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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. Read More
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Internet Security
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. Read More
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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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Landlord/Tenant Issues For Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking
You should read this if you are a tenant AND a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment or stalking. You have protections under the state Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA). The RLTA is in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 59.18). #6304EN Read More
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Leave from Work for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Washington State has a law that allows employees to take time off from work to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Read this memo to learn more about your rights. Read More
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New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
If you’re a victim of family violence, harassment, abuse, or life-endangering situations, Social Security may be able to help you. Public awareness campaigns stress how important it is for victims to develop safety plans that include gathering personal papers and choosing a safe place to go. Sometimes, the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Following these changes, getting a new Social Security number may also be helpful. Read More
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Protection Order Advocacy Program
Information about when and how to get a protection order. Read More
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Violence against Women Act Reauthorization of 2013: New Protections for Native American Survivors of Domestic Violence
3702EN - Congress enacted the Violence against Women Act (“VAWA”) in 1994 in response to the severity of violence against women and the need for a national strategic response. VAWA sought to improve criminal justice and community-based responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in the United States. VAWA strengthened provisions to protect victims of domestic violence, hold offenders accountable and created programs to provide services for the victims. Read More
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Womens Law - Domestic Violence Information
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. Read More
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Video - Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing
Watch this video to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in. Read More
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Video - Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing
Watch this video to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in. Read More
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Youth & Seniors (2)
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Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves young people in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Here’s how it works: A teen texts into CTL anywhere, anytime; a live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly; the specialist helps the teen stay safe and healthy with effective, secure counseling and referrals through text message using CTL’s platform. CTL partners with existing organizations that are experienced, highly trained, and well-equipped to respond to teens in crisis: experienced crisis centers, youth-serving organizations, and experts in the youth and mental health fields. Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abuse in Later Life
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. Read More
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