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Domestic Violence: Can the Legal System Help Protect Me?
Learn the definition of domestic violence, how you can protect yourself and your family by getting a protection order or restraining order, and where to get help. #3700EN Read More
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Should You File for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)?
If you are being hurt, threatened or stalked, try to talk with a domestic violence program. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE. This explains things to think about before filing a DVPO. #3703EN 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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Coronavirus (COVID-19): The person who harmed you might be released from prison
How to find out if the person who hurt you will be released from prison early due to COVID-19. #3712EN Read More
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Phone and Video Hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (conducted over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN 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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Immigration, Family Law, and Domestic Violence
If you have a protection order case or family law matter, you may have immigration questions or concerns. People who are abusive often use immigration status to control their partners. Read this for basic answers to some common questions. #8105EN 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. #8110EN Read More
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Victims of Crimes and “U Visas”
A U visa or U nonimmigrant status is sometimes given to people who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are victims of certain crimes in the U.S. If you or someone in your family (spouse, child, sibling, or parent) is the victim of a crime, you might be able to change your immigration status. You may be able to apply for a U visa. #8124EN 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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