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HOTLINES: Dating, Domestic & Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking, and Abuse

ORGANIZATION (PAGE) HOTLINE
EMERGENCY 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
More ways to contact: TTY: 800-787-3224; Videophone: 855-812-1001; online chat 7 AM - 2 PM daily
Services: 24/7 hotline, education, referral services
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services 206-812-1001
Services: 24/7 hotline for residents of Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties - videophone or interpreter
Strong Hearts Helpline 844-762-8483
Services: Confidential dating, domestic, and sexual violence hotline for Indigenous folks
Love Is Respect 866-331-9474
More ways to contact: Online chat, or Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Services: 24/7 information, support, and advocacy for people aged 13-26
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
More ways to contact: English online chat; Spanish online chat
1in6 1in6: Online chat for male survivors
The Network/La Red 800-832-1901
Services: Helping LGBTQ, SM, and polyamorous communities through organizing, education, and helpline
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888
More ways to contact: Online live chat, or Text “BeFree” to 233733
Services: Support for victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking - interpreters available
Cyber Civil Rights 844-878-2274
Services: 24/7 hotline, guidance, legal referrals for victims of NCP, RSA and sextortion - interpreters
Child Protective Services (CPS) Statewide Hotline 866-363-4276
Elder Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse Hotline (ALTSA) 877-734-6277
More ways to contact: use online reporting form at the link above
Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County 425-252-2873
More ways to contact: DVS SnoCo Legal Advocates: 425-259-2827 during regular business hours
Services: 24/7 hotline, shelter, housing, legal advocacy, support groups, outreach & education
YWCA of Snohomish County 206-461-4882
Services: 24/7 crisis hotline for women w/ children, housing, employment, landlord-tenant counseling
Cocoon House - Snohomish County 425-877-5171
Other contacts: LGBTQ+ Advocate: 425-359-3318
Services: 24/7 hotline, youth shelter, drop-in center, support groups, homeless services - ages 12-24
Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse 425-252-4800
More ways to contact: TTY: 425-258-7081
Services: 24/7 hotline, medical & legal advocacy, medical exams, support groups, community education
Sexual Assault Support and Information Line 855-210-2087
Services: Hotline for incarcerated survivors of sexual assault - available Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
More resources found on this page: WCSAP: Incarcerated Survivors

Local Police Departments

CITY/TOWN/TRIBE LOCAL # CITY/TOWN/TRIBE LOCAL #
Arlington PD 360-403-3400 Marysville PD 360-363-8300
Bothell PD 425-486-1254 Mill Creek PD 425-745-6175
Brier PD 425-775-5452 Monroe PD 360-794-6300
Darrington PD 360-436-1186 Mountlake Terrace PD 425-670-8260
Edmonds PD 425-771-0200 Mukilteo PD 425-263-8100
Everett PD 425-257-8400 Sauk-Suiattle Tribe PD 360-436-1438
Gold Bar PD 360-793-2836 Snohomish PD 360-568-0888
Granite Falls PD 360-691-6611 Stanwood PD 360-388-5290
Lake Stevens PD 425-334-9537 Stillaguamish Tribe PD 360-474-9111
Lynnwood PD 425-744-6900 Sultan PD 360-793-1051
425-670-5600 Tulalip Tribes PD 360-716-9911
LEGAL CONTACTS LOCAL # CITY VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATES LOCAL #
Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office 425-388-6304 Everett 425-257-8513
Everett Domestic Violence Prosecutor's Office 425-257-8406 Lynnwood 425-670-5621
Superior Court Clerk 425-388-3466 Mill Creek & Edmonds 425-275-4502
SnoCo Superior Court Clerk (Protection Orders) 425-388-3638 Mountlake Terrace 425-744-6257
Law Offices of Zachor & Thomas 425-778-2429
serving Arlington, Edmonds, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo & Woodway

Self-Help Topics for Survivors of Abuse, Assault, and Domestic Violence

Protection Orders

Washington Law Help - Domestic Violence: Can the Legal System Help Protect Me?

  • Tutorials on definitions of violence, types of protection orders, criminal charges, and victims' compensation

WSCADV: WA State & Civil Safety Order Comparison Chart

  • Last updated 06/02/2020 - Please note the information on this handout does not constitute legal advice and laws may have changed since the publication of this information.
  • Online Training Courses - many available in both English and Spanish
    • Legal Options for Domestic Violence Survivors
    • Legal Advocacy Essentials — offered in English and Spanish
    • Protective Orders in WA: The Basics — offered in English and Spanish
    • Information and resources for survivors whose partners have been arrested

Protection Orders

  • Read more about the following order types on the website above:
    • Domestic Violence Protection Order
    • Stalking Protection Order
    • Anti-harrassment Protection Order
    • Sexual Assault Protection Order
    • Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
    • Extreme Risk Protection Order
    • Restraining Order
    • Washington VINE Protective Order (WA VPO) - Visit the VINE website or call 877-242-4055

SAVIN - Protective Order

  • Register to know when your protective order has been served

Digital & Address Safety

VAWNet: Safety & Privacy in a Digital World

  • TOPICS INCLUDE:
    • Promoting Safe and Healthy Online Communities
    • Technology-Facilitated Abuse
    • Tech Safety and Privacy for Survivors
    • and more

TechSafety: Resources for Survivors

  • The following resource contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors on the use of technology.

WSCAP: Technology Safety

Address Confidentiality Program

    • For victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, trafficking, and for certain criminal justice employees
  • How to Apply - click on Snohomish County to find participating providers:
    • Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: 425-259-2827
    • Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse: 425-297-5771
    • Victim Support Services (for crimes other than domestic violence or sexual assault unless homicide-related): 425-252-6081
  • Contact an Application Assistant (see one of the local agencies above). Survivors must meet in person with an Application Assistant.

WA State Domestic Violence Information & Referral

WSCADV: Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

  • “WCSAP provides information, training and expertise to program and individual members who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and all those whose lives have been affected by sexual assault.”

Womens' Law

  • “Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women.
  • “Our Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org.”

Snohomish County Legal Services:

  • Provides services to Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims, Divorce & Child Custody, Bankruptcy, Foreclosures & Evictions, Loss of Employment cases for low-income clients

Legal Voice - Topic: Sexual Violence Law

  • “Legal Voice is home to Sexual Violence Law (SVL), a group of lawyers who provide holistic legal assistance and representation to survivors of sexual violence on emergency legal issues, including protection orders, immigration, housing, employment, Title IX, and victim rights in criminal cases.
  • “For legal support or technical assistance in Washington state, speak to an attorney on the Legal Line: Toll-free: (844) 991-7852 (Monday - Friday, Business Hours)”
  • More guides available on this page, including guides in Russian and Chinese

National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women (NCDBW)

  • “The […] (NCDBW) […] work[s] for justice for victims of battering charged with crimes where a history of abuse is relevant to their legal claim or defense.
  • “NCDBW does not provide direct representation or legal advice, nor do they provide financial assistance.
  • “NCDBW works primarily with defense attorneys and other members of the defense team by providing information and technical assistance — at any stage of the legal process […] in an effort to increase the likelihood of a better — and more just — outcome.
    • ”[…] let your attorney know about the [NCBDW] and the services we offer. We have developed a short piece to give to your attorney […].
    • “If you are a defendant deciding whether to take a plea bargain[…]This piece includes questions you may want to ask your defense attorney.”
  • Please have the attorney's name and contact information when you call the NCBDW.
    • Please call either 215-763-1144 or 800-903-0111, ext. 3. - Available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 PM Eastern time.

Domestic Violence Manual for Judges

WA Labor & Industries: Crime Victim Claims - Toll-free: 1-800-762-3716

  • To qualify for benefits you must have:
    • Sustained a physical injury or mental health trauma as a result of a gross misdemeanor or felony crime in Washington State.
    • Reported the crime to law enforcement and cooperated with the investigation.
    • File a report with law enforcement within one year from the date of crime or within one year from when it reasonably could have been reported.
    • Submit a timely application (within 2 years of repoorting the crime to law enforcement, or up to 5 years from the police report in certain circumstances).
    • For minors, at time of crime, application must be filed withn 2 years of their 18th birthday.
    • Circumstances vary and laws are complex. To determine if you qualify, please file a claim.
  • What we may pay for:
    • Medical/Dental treatment
    • Medication
    • Mental health treatment
    • Grief counseling
    • Partial wage loss replacement
    • Funeral expenses
    • Expenses not covered by other insurance (such as co-pays and deductibles)

Colectiva Legal del Pueblo (Puget Sound):

  • Immigration law, advocacy, education - fighting deportations and detentions

NW Immigrants Rights Project

  • Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
  • If you or a family member is detained at the northwest detention center in Tacoma, please contact: 253-383-0519 or 877-814-6444
  • Otherwise, contact Seattle: 206-587-4009 or 800-445-5771
  • Know Your Rights flyers in multiple languages from multiple legal sources

NW Justice Project:

  • For clients with household income of up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit
  • CLEAR Hotline for legal referrals - WA residents outside of King County: call 888-201-1014 weekdays between 9:15AM - 12:15PM
  • CLEAR*Sr Hotline for seniors 60+, statewide: 888-387-7111
  • Deaf/Hard of hearing customers, statewide: 877-211-9274 (call using relay service of choice)
  • Or apply online for cases involving government benefits, special education, consumer (including debt collection, consumer fraud) or loss of housing other than foreclosure

Washington State Moderate Means Program:

  • Lawyer referral service providing discounted legal service rates for clients with 200-400% of state median income.
  • Call 855-741-6930 or apply online

Snohomish County Legal Services:

  • Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims, Divorce & Child Custody, Bankruptcy, Foreclosures & Evictions, Loss of Employment cases for low-income clients

Columbia Legal Services

  • Columbia Legal Services advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty.
  • Participates in the low-income legal assistance program, accessed through the CLEAR hotline (NW Justice Project)
  • Find resources and legislation updates at Advocacy Issues and Resource Library, or via the blog

Snohomish County Bar Lawyer Referral Service:

  • $35 30-minute consultation with an attorney with no obligation to hire the attorney

Washington Law Help

  • Tutorials, PDFs, articles, forms, and links on topics such as family & safety, housing, health, seniors, employment, money & debt, and more - available in multiple languages

Legal Voice

  • Advances legal rights for women in the Northwest.
  • We take on court cases with the potential to improve the quality of life for women; we advocate for legislation that advances and protects women’s rights; and we empower women to advocate for themselves and their families through our education materials.
  • Legal Voice generally provides resources and assistance on the following legal topics:
    • Sexual Violence Law
    • Gender-Based Violence
    • Health & Reproductive Rights
    • Employment & Economic Security
    • Family Law
    • Discrimination
    • Lawyers & the Legal System
    • Wills, Estate Planning, & Death
    • Handbook for Washington Seniors

Washington Courts

Washington Courts: Self-Help Resources

  • Including information about representing yourself Court of Appeals, Superior Court Civil Proceedings, District Court, Municipal Court, and Small Claims Court - information in English and Spanish

Revised Code of Washington - Codes (laws) that govern the State of Washington

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