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.
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Domestic violence: Can the criminal legal system help me?
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. Read this to learn what you should think about if you're thinking about filing a DVPO. #3705EN
How to hide your address from a stalker or abuser
Survivors of abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking can enroll in a state-run program to keep their address from the person who has been abusing, stalking or harassing them. #3706EN
Landlord-Tenant Issues for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Learn about how the law can protect you if you are a tenant AND a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment or stalking. #6304EN
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. #2502EN
My legal rights: I was raped and became pregnant
If you were raped and became pregnant, you have options for limiting the rapist's rights to the child. #3660EN
Myths & Realities of Identity Change
If you are a survivor of domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault, read this to learn about whether changing your name and social security number will provide you any additional safety. #3716EN
Protection orders: Can the civil legal system help protect me?
Protection Orders can help if you are experiencing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or the threat of any of these. Protection Orders can also help a vulnerable adult who is being abused or neglected. #3700EN
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
Video - Civil Legal Aid Services for Trafficking Survivors in Washington State
Survivors of trafficking can find legal help in Washington at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Sexual Violence Law Center, and the Northwest Justice Project. This video explains the kinds of legal services available at each organization. This video has English audio with captions available in both Spanish and English.
Video - 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.
Washington State Department of Health: Abortion info
Abortion is legal and confidential in Washington State. Learn more here.
Will I find out when the person who harmed me will be released from prison?
You will learn about a program that will let you know (notify you) if the person who hurt you will be released from prison. Finding this out in advance will help you have plans in place. #3712EN
Landlord-Tenant Issues for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Learn about how the law can protect you if you are a tenant AND a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment or stalking. #6304EN