COMMUNITY RESOURCES
While we don't have a complete list, we have a start. If you find yourself needing more resources and assistance, please reach out to us. We're here to help.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (Voice) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
General DV Resources:
Pierce County
Family Resource Centers
Click the image for a comprehensive list of family resource center provided by Tacoma Health Dept.
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Reach Center at Tacoma Community House:
Pierce County
Food Banks
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Pierce County Food banks, if requested we can add more resources!
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DSHS Eligibility Link:
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/eligibility-dshs-services
Child Care Aware
Washington
Click the image that will lead to Childcare Aware WA; an organization dedicated to finding resources for childcare.
Pierce County
Community Resources
Community resources cultivated by Associated Ministries in Pierce County.
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Here is the link for 211:
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Link for culturally specific services:
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/culturally-specific-services
Washington State
Shelters
Click the image that will lead to Women's Shelter's in WA.
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Here is an additional link to WA shelter listing:
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/washington
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KNOW THE LAW
Check out resource for knowledge regarding the DV law, legal assistance, and check sex offender registries. For additional assistance please feel free to reach out to us.
Free Legal Aid
Resources for free legal assistance:
https://wscadv.org/resources/legal-assistance/
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https://www.piercecountywa.gov/525/Legal-Assistance-Organizations
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"Domestic violence" means the infliction or threat of physical harm against an intimate partner, and includes physical, sexual, and psychological abuse against the partner, and is a part of a pattern of assaultive, coercive, and controlling behaviors directed at achieving compliance from or control over that intimate partner. It may include, but is not limited to, a categorization of offenses, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, committed by one intimate partner against another.
National Sex offender
registry database
Clicking the image will take you to the national sex offender registrations.
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Here is the additional link to WA state's sex offender registrations:
https://www.waspc.org/sex-offender-information
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H.O.P.E | Informed Education
Protection Orders
Washington state offers domestic violence protection orders (DVPOs) that prohibit an abuser from contacting or coming near the victim. These orders can also include provisions for temporary custody, possession of a residence, and other protections.
Housing Protection
Washington state law provides certain housing protections for
domestic violence victims, including the ability to break a rental lease early without penalty if necessary to escape domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Laws
Washington has specific laws that criminalize domestic violence and provide enhanced penalties for offenders. These laws cover a range of offenses, including assault, harassment, stalking, and violation of protection orders.
Address Protection Program
The ACP provides a substitute address for domestic violence victims to use in place of their actual address for public records. This program helps to protect the privacy and safety of victims by shielding their residential addresses from abusers.
Employment Protection
Washington state prohibits employment discrimination based
on an individual's status as a domestic violence victim. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are victims of domestic violence, such as time off for court appearances or counseling.