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• A Survivor's Guide to Filing a Civil Lawsuit

  The purpose of this guide is to help you, the survivor or guardian of a child survivor, understand the advantages and disadvantages of suing your perpetrator or other responsible parties in civil court. Read More

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  Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

• 100 Conversations

  100 Conversations was created to help us all have “the talk.” It’s easier than you think. You will have one hundred conversations with your friends or family anyway, so why not make them count? Read More

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  King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

• Find Help for Victims of Sexual Assault

  If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual assault in Washington State, use this Resource Directory to help you to locate resources and support. Read More

  By:

  Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

  By:

  Legal Voice

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  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

• My Legal Rights: I was Raped and Got Pregnant

  A new Washington state law fixes a gap that forced some mothers to co-parent a child conceived from a rape. Publication #3160EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Sexual Harassment at Work: Your Rights

  Workers have legal protections against sexual harassment at work, regardless of citizenship or document status. If you witness harassment against yourself or someone else, it’s important to get help. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Women of Color Network

• Understanding the Sexual Assault Protection Order, A Step by Step Guidebook

  This booklet is designed to assist advocates and attorneys in helping their clients understand Washington’s Sexual Assault Protection Order. It is directed to survivors so that advocates and attorneys may use it to help their clients better understand the court process. Read More

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  Sexual Violence Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español