Sexual Assault
Legal Information
Browse the resources below to learn about general legal information and resources for victims of sexual assault in Washington state.
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Video - Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
This video features real kids telling adults what they need to know to prevent sexual abuse. Read More
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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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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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Crime Victims Advocacy Network
We are a network of advocates working with those hurt or harmed by crime in Mason, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. We work to protect the rights and dignity of crime victims by providing them with support, referrals and advocacy in a compassionate, proactive and empowering manner. Read More
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Know Your Rights, Information for Survivors of Sexual Violence
If you have been recently sexually assaulted or raped, this booklet is designed to give you information about your legal rights in Washington State. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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
- Read this in:
- Russian / Pусский
- Chinese / 中文
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Sexual Assault Court Forms
Download state court forms for sexual assault protection order. Read More
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Understanding the Sexual Assault Protection Order, A Step by Step Guidebook
A survivor's guidebook through the court process. Content Detail
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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