Provides legal advocacy for issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault and family law. Please note - no attorney on staff, legal advocacy and referrals only. Distributes packets of self-help forms and assistance filing for protection orders. Legal clinic offered by attorney on an as needed basis for Vashon Island residents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides domestic violence advocacy services, such as: -  Case management -  Counseling -  Support groups -  Legal advocacy   Staff will accompany refugee women and their children of any ethnicity to shelters and will attempt to meet their needs by providing crisis intervention, support, translation, etc.  Also offers education and training to the community and service providers about domestic violence and refugee/immigration issues.   Child care is available on a limited basis.

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.

Outreaches at 50 different agencies, including police departments, hospitals and social service agencies, to help connect victims to domestic violence services.  Community advocates meet one-on-one with victims who are not staying at a shelter to educate them about domestic violence, discuss safety planning and provide counseling. Advocates coordinate with the criminal justice system and other service providers at the request of victims. Works with 17 police departments on the Eastside, making follow-up calls to any victim in a domestic violence police case who releases their name.  Child care may be available during advocate meetings.

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.

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

The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. Staff and volunteers assist clients by providing support, helping to identify options and providing information about local resources.

Provides civil legal services with advice and possible representation for legal and social service issues, including domestic violence victims, family law issues, landlord/tenant issues, consumer law, public benefits, and civil rights. Assistance with short-term evictions is limited.

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 advocacy-based counseling for victims of domestic violence.  Advocates meet with clients in a safe location to discuss safety planning, provide support groups and other resources and offer moral support. Safety is the primary concern for victims, their children and staff.  Advocates do not meet clients in their homes, and do not meet with couples. Legal advocacy for survivors with court issues related to domestic violence, including protection orders, divorce, parenting plans, employment rights, housing, and eviction. Limited child care may be available.

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.

Provides advocates who provide in-court advocacy and support on an as-needed basis, depending on availability. Provides safety planning, advocacy, emotional support, and assistance in obtaining domestic violence or sexual assault protection orders. May provide advocacy support during police interviews, reporting, etc. Legal Services staff are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. SafePlace partners with Sound Legal Aid to offer Legal Clinics if a survivor is wanting to seek legal advice, once they have received services from SafePlaces Legal Services Program. Legal clinic registration is not open to the general public for this partner clinic.

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.

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

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.

Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic. Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM. International District Legal Clinic Chinese Information and Services Center 611 S Lane St. Seattle, WA 98144

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.

Provides civil legal advocacy, referral, and court support to victims of domestic violence in Pierce County for addressing family law and domestic violence protection order issues. Legal advocates can: - help with a case-specific safety plan, - offer assistance with protective orders, - listen to client concerns, - offer referrals to local, statewide, and national agencies and organizations, - identify options, and - provide information.

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.

Advocates for and supports Native women during emergencies. Services include the following: - Emergency transportation for victims of domestic violence - Safety Planning - Public benefit application assistance - Advocacy with Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Court, Tribal Courts. - Flexible financial assistance.