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Contact Information
Myra Downing, Executive Director
Gender and Justice Commission
Administrative Office of the Courts
(360) 705-5290
myra.downing@courts.wa.gov
Domestic Violence
Resources
Educating Juries in Sexual Assault Cases 

KING COUNTY: Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment Coordinated Response Guideline, 2010 

Orders of Protection and Issues with Weapons 

Washington State Court Forms: Domestic Violence

Oral arguments: State v. Cipriano B. Nonog, Feb. 25, 2010
Was the information charging the defendant with interfering with the reporting of domestic violence constitutionally sufficient?

Oral arguments: City of Seattle v. Robert Joseph May, Oct. 21, 2010
Court must decide whether a protection order was void because it lacked a finding that future acts of domestic violence were likely and whether May could be prosecuted under municipal code

Websites
AARDVARC: An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection
This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. The goal of this website is to assist efforts to aid and support those trying to remove themselves from abusive situations and build healthier, stronger lives.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges - Domestic Violence Publications

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network
The Washington Anti-trafficking Response Network (WARN) is a coalition of organizations in Washington State that provide direct assistance to victims of trafficking.

Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

Washington Secretary of State, Address Confidentiality Program
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) assists crime victims (specifically victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking, and certain criminal justice employees who have been targets of felony harassment on the job or due to the job) who have relocated to avoid further abuse.

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
County specific domestic violence programs can be found here.

Washington State Dept of Commerce, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington State.

Washington State Dept of Corrections, Victim Services Program
The Victim Services Program mission is to provide timely information and high-quality assistance to victims and witnesses and other concerned citizens.

Washington State Dept of Labor & Industries, Crime Victim Compensation

Washington State Dept of Social & Health Services (DSHS) Victim/Witness Notification Program
The Victim Witness Notification Program can assist victims and witnesses of sexual assault or violent crimes track the location of the person who victimized them. This program is confidential.

The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ): Office on Violence Against Women Select Publications

 
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