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VST(Victim Support Team) offers trauma-informed support to victims of violent crime and coercive control (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking). Services address immediate safety concerns, questions about the next steps in the Criminal Justice System, and short-term resource needs. Does NOT provide shelter or motel vouchers.

Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes. Advocates assist individuals to develop safety plans and identify their immediate goals. Also advocates for social justice.

Crime Victims Advocacy Network is a network of advocates working in Thurston, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties to provide free and confidential services for victims of crime. Advocates are available to assist with multiple systems of support by helping victims deal with physical, emotional, financial, and legal consequences of their victimization. Advocates can offer: - Crisis intervention and help coping with the trauma of violent victimization - Assistance filing Crime Victim Compensation claims and insurance forms - Direction to help access medical and/or mental health services - Advocacy within the criminal justice system - Striving to ensure victims’ voices are heard and that their opinions are considered - Assistance completing Victim Impact Statements - Crisis intervention - Guidance through the criminal justice process - Accompaniment to court proceedings - Referral to other support services available throughout the community - Personal Systems Advocacy: support of victims with public service providers, creditors, employers, insurance companies, utilities providers, etc - Information on applying for restitution - Assistance in the Return of Personal Property that may have been taken by law enforcement as part of an investigation.

Offers a crisis line, legal advocacy, emergency food, shelter, clothing, and medical support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crimes and child advocacy.

Prosecutes all cases of child physical or sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.   Works with investigating police and victim/witnesses on these cases.   Provides advocates for those involved in sexual assault/felony domestic violence cases. Advocates are provided by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.

Provides legal advocacy, domestic violence shelter, and healing services to those living on the Lummi Reservation and Native American people in Whatcom County. It also provides crisis intervention and information referral. Assistance and advocacy is provided for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and other crimes.

Offers emotional support, victims’ rights information, help in finding needed resources and assistance in filling out crime victim related forms. Accompanies victims and their family members through the criminal justice proceedings and works with other organizations, such as criminal justice or social service agencies. Advocacy services include: - Crisis intervention - Emotional support - Resources and referrals - Information on victimization - Assistance with Crime Victims Compensation application - Information on legal rights and protections - Information on criminal justice process - Assist victims and their family members submit statements to the court - Intervention with landlords, creditors and employers on behalf of the victim - Information on crime prevention - Assistance with funeral/memorial arrangements - Assistance with safety planning - Assistance in navigating the medical systems

Provides information and assistance to help prevent crimes against the elderly and people who are disabled.   Prosecutes such cases involving domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, neglect frauds and other non-physical exploitation against the elderly.

Provides a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of sexual assault and crimes. Victim Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide support, information, and referrals. Serves those who have been harmed as a result of crimes such as assault, robbery, child abuse, identity theft, arson, kidnapping, hate crimes, and human trafficking. Provides advocacy, individual counseling, support through the legal and criminal justice systems, information about abuse and assault, and referrals to other helpful programs. The Kittitas location also offers shelter and other services for victims of domestic violence.

Assists victim advocates by: - Accompanying victims and witnesses to court hearings and/or interviews; - Assisting with applying for Crime Victims Compensation; - Assisting with completing a Victim Impact Statement; - Referring to local social service agencies and programs; - Providing written notification of charges, scheduled court dates and victims' rights.

HFCC victim services include DV support group, domestic violence and sexual assault support and crisis intervention, advocacy, legal advocacy, emergency and transitional housing. HFCC also provides support, advocacy, intervention and legal advocacy to victims of general crime.

Provides assistance to crime victims and witnesses by completing the Crime Victim Compensation Program application and explaining program benefits. Victims are given information on protection orders and the criminal justice process. Also provides assistance in ordering restitution on criminal matters when appropriate and provides information and referrals to outside agencies for continued services during and after the completion of a case.

Legal advocate is available to assist victims of domestic violence with misdemeanor domestic violence cases.   Services include: - Helping victims process protection orders - Accompanying victims to court proceedings - Transporting victims to social services and other basic needs

Provides a wide array of social service to promote the safety and welfare of tribal members.    ### Services include:   -  Child Protection Services  -  Indian Child Welfare  -  Probation  -  Sex Offender Registration  -  Elder Protective Services  -  General Assistance  -  Veteran’s Service  -  Assistance with Social Security issues  -  Legal Services  -  Crime Victim Services  -  Sexual Assault Services  -  Therapy for Victims  -  Emergency Protection Services for Adult and Children  -  Crime Victim Claim forms and Service Center  -  Caregiver Support Services  -  Pre-School Assistance  -  Violence Prevention Activities  -  Domestic Violence Intervention Services  -  Elder Services  -  Court Appointed Special Advocate  -  And other services

Victims of Crime can receive assistance with resources, completing victim compensation forms, advocacy, counseling services and spiritual visits for comfort and care. Advocacy and assistance is available Monday-Friday 9am -5pm with calls accepted through the weekend.

Provides advocacy and referral services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and victims of a crime.

Legal advocacy is provided by information mailed to victims and personal advocacy provided by the staff.   Two categories of crimes have been targeted for more direct service to and contact with victims by VAU staff. -  1) Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Cases: Victims of domestic violence within unincorporated King County.   -  2) Homicide/Criminal Loss of Life Cases: Outreach to families and friends who desire information regarding a case; proactive position taken by the Unit on any homicide, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault cases. Services may include legal support through court accompaniment and information, and a realistic presentation of options.   

Provides 24/7 crisis response, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, shelter, and support groups for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Provides support and advocacy for victims of general crimes such as: arson, burglary/robbery, child abuse, fraud, gang violence, hate crimes, homicide, human trafficking, identity theft, missing persons, property crimes, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault.

Prosecutes all cases of child physical or sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.   Works with investigating police and victim/witnesses on these cases.   Provides advocates for those involved in sexual assault/felony domestic violence cases. Advocates are provided by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.

Handles prosecution of all felonies committed throughout King County and misdemeanors occurring in unincorporated King County.

Allows petitioners to register for notification when a protective order of any type has been served by law enforcement. Also provides advance notice when the protective order is about to expire.

Provides advocacy services in King County Superior Court to current or former intimate partner victims of domestic violence. Services include: assistance in filing for temporary domestic violence protection orders, information and referral to social service agencies, domestic violence information, advocacy, court preparation and accompaniment to full order hearings (advocates cannot speak in court), online portal for completing and generating protection order documents for the following civil protection order case types: Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order, Anti-Harassment Protection Order, Stalking Protection Order and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order. Maintains website with instructions and information on protection orders and maintains the Protection Order Portal (POP) which is accessible by link on the website or at this direct site: http://kcpao.kingcounty.gov/POP A DV protection order is a two part process which includes the filing of a temporary order and then a full protection order entered approximately 14 days later, if granted by the court. Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order: A civil order that restrains the abuser (restrained person/respondent) from committing further acts of assault or violence against the person who has been victimized (protected person/petitioner). The petitioner (person seeking protection) must fill out a packet of forms that include providing a description of the acts of domestic violence that have occurred and the protections they are seeking. They will be asked to describe the most recent incident of domestic violence or fear of imminent harm and a history of any other incidents of domestic violence. Upon filing, the Petitioner should be prepared to provide the respondent’s home and/or work address or any contact information and birth date to help ensure that Law Enforcement can enter and serve the order on the respondent. A judge or commissioner will review the paperwork, ask questions, and decide whether or not to grant the temporary order (for 14 days). Full Domestic Violence Protection Order: An order that is granted after the court determines by a "preponderance of evidence" that domestic violence has occurred. At the full hearing, the judicial officer will give both parties (petitioner and respondent) the chance to talk about the allegations of domestic violence and whether the order should be granted or not. The full order can be in effect for one year or longer, in some cases. The process to obtain the full order may last for two to four hours, but the actual full hearing itself may only be about 15 to 30 minutes. Any time prior to the expiration date, the petitioner may return to court and request that the order be modified (to be made more or less restrictive) or terminated. The petitioner may also request a renewal of the full order up to three months before its expiration date.

Provides assistance with safety planning, aid in making police reports and filing protection orders, assistance in navigating the court system, accompaniment services, establishing address confidentiality, and assistance with applying for crime victim compensation programs. Examples of crime victims supported might include hate crimes, drunk driving, identity theft, attempted homicide, assault, burglary, or elder abuse. Does not provide support to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Advocates provide support through the court process including crisis intervention, information and referral to social service agencies, preparation prior to court hearings, and advocacy during and after court hearings.   Advocates involve other agencies and individuals in the criminal or civil court process.   Will provide community education upon request and work to increase awareness on victims' legal rights, options and resources.