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Supporting Victim Defendants
This resource details tangible ways to support victim defendants within community-based domestic violence programs, as well as the criminal legal system. The list was co-created by legal advocates participating in…
Protective Orders in Washington State
This training course provides information about the different types of protective orders available in Washington State, as well as advocacy tips for working with survivors considering one of these orders.
Legal Advocacy Core Concepts
This training course covers the essential components of legal advocacy including how to navigate the criminal and civil legal systems.
Legal Advocacy Essentials
This manual covers the core components of legal advocacy and the criminal and civil legal issues that impact survivors of abuse.
Community-Led Responses to Domestic Violence
Many domestic violence survivors do not want to access criminal or civil legal responses to domestic violence. These resources and readings provide some alternatives to the legal system when supporting survivors.
Confidentiality Refresh
A webinar about confidentiality – one of the core values of domestic violence advocacy.
Protection Orders
A collection of resources explaining the types of protective orders available in Washington State.
Criminal Domestic Violence Cases
A collection of resources for survivors whose partner/ex-partner has been arrested to assist in understanding the legal system and options available.
Family Law
A collection of resources for information on divorce and child custody.