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
Hide your address from a stalker or abuser
If you're a survivor of abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, or (if you're an election worker or criminal justice system worker) felony harassment, you can enroll in a state-run program to keep your address from the person who's been abusing, stalking or harassing you. #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
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
Renew your Protection Order
If your protection order is going to end soon and you want to extend it for another year or longer, get this packet to learn more and for the forms and instructions you need. #3704EN
Sharing your story
After a sexual assault, you may decide to report to authorities or seek protection through the courts. You may also choose to speak out publicly, share your story with the media, or express your trauma through art. Speaking out publicly about your assault can be empowering and healing. But some abusers will try to silence you by filing a defamation lawsuit and claiming that you are making false statements that are damaging to their character and reputation. In many cases, you may be protected under the First Amendment. It is still important to be aware of the risks around defamation and know your options.
U visas and victims of crimes
If you or someone in your family is a crime victim, and you're not a US citizen and don't have a green card, you might be eligible for a U visa. Read this to learn more. #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. (#3790Video)
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