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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

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• 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

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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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. #3660EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• 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

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  Department of Justice

• 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

  By:

  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

  By:

  Sexual Violence Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español