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The Basics (6)
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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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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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Leave from Work for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Washington State law allows employees to take time off from work to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Read this to learn more about your rights. Read More
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- Russian / Pусский
- Chinese / 中文
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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. Sometimes, the best way to evade an abuser and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. Getting a new Social Security number may also help. 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
How to safely use a computer to contact an organization for help. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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. 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