Domestic violence – or intimate partner violence – is not physical violence alone. It's any behavior intended to gain or maintain power and control over a spouse, partner, girlfriend, boyfriend or intimate family member.

The DSHS Domestic Violence Program provides support for community-based shelters, emergency counseling and legal advocacy for children and families who have experienced domestic violence. DSHS also sets minimum standards for domestic violence perpetrator programs and certifies provider programs.

1 day ago · WSCADV is a resource for programs that assist domestic violence survivors and their families. Our work includes research, training, producing educational tools, engaging the public to prevent domestic violence, and policy advocacy.

Arrest without warrant in domestic violence cases: RCW 10.31.100 (2). Rape crisis centers: Chapters 70.123 and 70.125 RCW. Shelters for victims of domestic violence: Chapter 70.123 RCW. Victims, survivors, and witnesses of crimes: Chapter 7.69 RCW.

To search by city please visit the Washington State Domestic Violence Information & Referral.

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence - the Coalition is a non-profit, statewide network of 64 member programs that serve victims of domestic violence in rural, urban and Indian Country communities of Washington, plus 119 individual and organizational associates.

Website: Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault PO Box 477 Stevenson, WA 98648 Business: 509-427-4210 Crisis: 877-427-4210 or 800-597-6850 Website: https://www.wcsap.org/help/support/skamania-county-council-domestic-violence-sexual

Call, chat, or text the National Domestic Violence Hotline or reach out to your local domestic violence program for support. Learn more. There is much information about domestic violence and help that is available. Explore our Resource Library and project pages for …

The Washington State Hope Card Program allows survivors of domestic violence to carry essential protection order information in a compact, durable format. Request a free Hope Card today.

Building on the office's strong history with the domestic violence community and its expert domestic violence resource team, the Attorney General's Office is committed to protecting families against domestic violence on several fronts.