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Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Services offered at Washington Gorge Action Programs in Bingen
Provides advocacy and referral services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and victims of a crime.
Provides advocacy and referral services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and victims of a crime.
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Domestic Violence Resources offered at Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Offers a wide array of social services and government assistance to victims of domestic violence. Services include civil and criminal legal advocacy, electronic protection order filing, safety planning, and other services.
Providing crisis intervention services in a welcoming environment. Survivors meet with a trained advocate to develop safety plans, receive domestic violence education and identify options to connect to other services at the CJFJC and in the community. Also serving friends and family members of victims, this program provides domestic violence education and tools to support and increase their loved ones’ ability to effectively safety plan and access continued services and care.
Support available includes:
- one-on-one advocacy (safety planning, DV education and ongoing one-on-one support),
- assistance with filing protection orders
- address Confidentiality Program
- access to civil legal referrals
- support groups
- access to DSHS and Department of Child Support
- emergency housing information (no direct shelter)
- referrals for immigration support
- access to criminal justice services
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Sky Valley
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Omak
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Port Townsend
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Lawyer Referral offered at King County Bar Association
Provides assessment of legal needs and referral to private attorneys.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) helps people find the right attorney to hire that can help with their particular legal issue. Referrals are to paid attorneys only; LRS is not a pro bono service. LRS has attorney members in most areas of law. Translation services available.
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Bilingual Spanish Legal Clinic offered at El Centro de la Raza
Provides bilingual legal information and advice for a broad range of legal issues.
Provides legal information and advice for the following issues depending on attorney availability:
- Auto accidents
- Birth injuries
- Consumer law
- Criminal defense
- Family law
- Finance
- Immigration
- Landlord-tenant law
- Medical negligence
- Personal injury
- Property law
- Worker's rights/wage claims
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Paternity SuitsEmancipation of MinorsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHousing ComplaintsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementTenant Rights Information/CounselingUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceAlimony AssistanceGeneral Legal AidLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionAdoption Legal ServicesComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesConsumer Fraud ReportingChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceDivorce AssistanceContract LawLabor and Employment LawEviction Prevention AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceConsumer LawWarranty ComplaintsNaturalization Support/Legal Services
Domestic Violence Program offered by Consejo Counseling & Referral Service in South Park
Offers domestic violence support, crisis intervention, support groups, and legal advocacy services to abused Latino women and their families.
Provides legal support and advocacy-based domestic violence counseling that helps survivors overcome barriers. Offers culturally and linguistically trauma-informed intervention, prevention, and outreach services including DV crisis response.
Services include transitional housing, safety planning, meeting basic needs, individual and family therapy, peer group counseling as well as bilingual and bicultural, and step-by-step guidance to help navigate legal systems that ensure protection orders are in place and enforced by the law.
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Spokane Valley
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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LGBTQ Family Immigration Legal Clinic offered at Entre Hermanos
Provides free Immigration and Family Law legal clinics with a focus on serving the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Assists with citizenship applications. Works with OIRA for DACA program recipients.
Provides free, monthly, 30 minute legal clinics for family law and Immigration legal needs with a focus on serving the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Volunteer attorneys work with clients to identify legal needs, potential legal actions and connect clients to further community legal services.
Assists with Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (OIRA) legal clinics, with a particular focus on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients and their family members.
Helps clients prepare for citizenship by confirming eligibility and providing free naturalization classes and workshops.
Lawyers and legal volunteers assist clients complete their N-400 naturalization petition and reviews them for accuracy.
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Asylum Application Filing AssistanceDeferred Action on Alien RemovalImmigrant Labor Certification Filing AssistanceComprehensive Family Law ServicesEmancipation of MinorsNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesDivorce AssistanceRefugee/Asylee Relative Petition Filing AssistanceComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesAdoption Legal ServicesRights Counseling for Undocumented PeopleSelf Petitions for Abused SpousesPaternity SuitsAlimony AssistanceAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementFamily Based VisasChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Crime Victim Services offered at Mariposa House
Provides 24-hour crisis response, emergency shelter, advocacy-based counseling, social/medical/legal help, advocacy, community education, and information referral for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Advocacy for people who have been harmed by others, particularly victims of crime whether reported or not. Provides 24-hour crisis response; domestic violence emergency shelter. Advocacy-based counseling, social, medical, legal, advocacy, community education; information and referral for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, an other crimes. Domestic violence groups. Provides violence prevention education.
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Domestic Violence HotlinesDomestic Violence Intervention ProgramsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesAdult Sexual Assault PreventionDomestic Violence SheltersIndividual AdvocacySexual Assault SheltersSpouse/Intimate Partner Abuse PreventionChild Sexual Assault PreventionSexual Assault/Incest Support GroupsDomestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Services offered at YWCA of Lewiston Clarkston
Provides services to all victims of crime, including: domestic violence and sexual assault, assistance with protective orders, a 24-hour crisis line, information and referral, and emergency services.
Assists domestic violence and sexual assault victims and victims of crimes with a wide range of services to help them overcome their current situation. All services are provided without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, gender identity and orientation, creed, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.The services are the following: - Assistance with protective orders- A 24-hour crisis line - Information and referral - Support groups for women and youth - Emergency services - Court support - Temporary shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused victims and their children- Help with crime victims compensation - Legal advocacy, including assistance in obtaining protection orders, divorce or custody - Assistance with other social service organizations, law enforcement officers, and the court system - Education about domestic violence dynamics
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Shelton
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Loren Miller Bar Association (telephonic)
Operates a legal clinic where a free 30-minute legal consultation is available for individuals with cases in King County who are not already represented by an attorney. Focus is on serving African American clients but clinic is open to all.
Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed)
Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Landlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionNative American/Tribal LawSocial Security Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsCollection ComplaintsIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsTraffic/Parking Ticket Information/AdvicePredatory Lending AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDivorce AssistanceMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistanceFood Stamps/SNAP Appeals/ComplaintsContract LawSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceAsylum Application Filing AssistanceEstate Entitlement AssistanceLabor and Employment LawDurable Power of Attorney for Asset ManagementPaternity SuitsEducation Discrimination AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceHome SanitationState Unemployment Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsAdult Guardianship AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceEmployment Discrimination AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCorporate/Business LawNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesHIPAA ComplaintsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingWarranty ComplaintsWelfare Rights AssistanceDeferred Action on Alien RemovalDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDurable Power of Attorney for Health CareWill Preparation AssistanceAutomobile ComplaintsTaxpayer Advocate ServicesDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesGeneral Legal AidConsumer Fraud ReportingHousing ComplaintsCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyLandlord Rights Information/CounselingConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsConsumer LawWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesWork PermitsElder LawAlimony AssistanceLegal CounselingImpounded Vehicle ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsVoting Rights ProtectionHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesState Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Domestic Violence Victims Program offered at The Lighthouse – Advocacy, Prevention, and Education Center
Provides one-on-one, legal, and medical advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Provides one-on-one, legal, and medical advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Also provides prevention presentations to community agencies and schools on healthy relationships, teen dating violence, etc.
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Free Civil Legal Services offered at Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services
Qualified individuals will receive legal help from volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal matters.
Qualified individuals will receive a legal consultation with an attorney regarding civil legal matters. Volunteer and contracted attorneys may provide legal advice, direction, paperwork review, and assistance in completing legal documents.
Assists with the following legal matters:
- Walk-In Clinic every Tuesday, 2-4pm
- Family law
- Employment
- Wills and estates
- Consumer and bankruptcy
- Housing: helps with eviction and landlord/tenant information
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Clarkston
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter offered at YWCA of Yakima
Provides a safe shelter, support, and resources to empower survivors of domestic violence.
Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis 24-hour domestic hotline, legal advocacy, women's support groups, advocacy-based counseling, children's programs, and housing services for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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Individual AdvocacyCrime Victim/Witness CounselingDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersDomestic Violence Support GroupsSpouse/Intimate Partner Abuse CounselingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHousing Search AssistanceDomestic Violence SheltersTransitional Housing/ShelterCell Phone Donation Programs
Legal Advocacy offered by DAWN
Provides legal consultation for survivors of domestic violence, including child custody/visitation, protection orders, financial protection, etc. Primarily serves residents of South King County.
Provide information and support in regard to criminal and/or civil legal matters.
Advocates are not attorneys and cannot represent in court, however they can help navigate the legal system and provide support and accompaniment through processes such as protection orders, divorce proceedings and parenting plans.
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Colfax
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Friday Harbor
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child & Family Advocacy Center offered at SAGE
Provides services and resources for children and adults who are victims of domestic violence, including 24-hour crisis line, confidential domestic violence shelter, support groups, food, diapers, and clothing, as well as an advocacy center with
Provides services and resources to victims of domestic violence, including 24 hour crisis line, confidential domestic violence shelter, domestic violence advocacy, support groups, assistance with domestic violence protection orders, food, diapers, clothing, and an advocacy center for family and children with a therapist on site, which offers advocacy-based counseling services with focus on children who are victims of abuse. The staff and volunteers support victims to become survivors of abuse through counseling, shelter, medical and legal advocacy; and methods of prevention and self-preservation, if prevention is not an option.
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Victim Support offered at New Hope Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
Offers a crisis line, legal advocacy, emergency food, shelter, clothing, and medical support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crimes.
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.
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Supportive Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Crime Victims offered at Healthy Families of Clallam County
Provides child abuse prevention and treatment services, including parenting classes, support groups, educational clinics for divorcing parents, in-home parent aides, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention.
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.
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Child Abuse CounselingGeneral Crime Victim AssistanceParenting Skills ClassesIndividual AdvocacyDomestic Violence Intervention ProgramsChild Sexual Assault PreventionChild Abuse PreventionDomestic Violence HotlinesSexual Assault HotlinesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDomestic Violence Support Groups
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in White Salmon
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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