Legal Advocacy Services Guide

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Advocacy
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Legal terms can be tricky. Understanding the difference between a protection order and a restraining order doesn’t come up often in day-to-day life, unless your favorite crime show mentions it; however, in cases of domestic violence, these terms and rules can be crucial for a survivor’s safety. We often receive questions about what our legal …

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders: Frequently Asked Questions

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Advocacy
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Domestic Violence Protection Orders: Frequently Asked Questions If you are applying for or considering a protection order, our team of legal advocates has put together a list of frequently asked questions for you to review. If you choose to review the answers, they can help you prepare for an appointment with an advocate to further …

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Support for Survivors in Court

| By Rachel Dannen
Categories: Advocacy, Spokane Resources
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Court proceedings can be difficult for survivors, through the emotions, barriers, and bureaucracy of the process. RCW 7.105 aims to provide some relief during this process by allowing survivors to receive more support while in court.  Support Persons In Court Survivors can now bring a person of their choosing to provide emotional support for them …

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New Domestic Violence Law in Effect July 1st

| By Rachel Dannen
Categories: Advocacy, Spokane Resources
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Recently, the Washington State Legislature enacted a new chapter of the Revised Code of Washington regarding domestic violence. The Revised Code of Washington chapter 7.105 brings new changes to the legal definition of domestic violence (DV) and simplifies the process for getting a DV protection order. This New Expanded Legal Definition of DV Goes Into …

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Your Business Can Take Action This DVAM

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Get Involved
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DVAM | Donate | Chalk Walk | YW Table Talk | Survive To Thrive | Pathways Forward | Business Call To Action YWCA Spokane Invites Local Businesses To Shine A Light For Survivors During Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) Together, We Inspire Real & Lasting Change This October, for national Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM), …

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