Domestic Violence...

A Practical Guide for Women

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by
City of Seattle Office for Women’s Rights
700 - 3rd Avenue, Room 220
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 684-3900 (V/TTY)


Table of Contents

You Are Not Alone

Change is Scary
Planning for your safety
Leaving the house
Going to the emergency room or the hospital
Calling the police
Counseling, advocacy and support groups
Getting an order for protection
Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA)

Resources
Shelter and Advocacy
Emergency
Legal

Domestic Violence Homepage
Forward

The information contained here is from the book the "City of Seattle Office for Women's Rights" has out for the public. The author of this website is not trying to claim this as her own.