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Interpersonal and Community Violence


LifeWire

24-hour helpline, support, and resources for those dealing with domestic violence in east and north King County
425-746-1940 or 1-800-827-8840
www.lifewire.org

DAWN

Shelter and support for survivors of domestic abuse in South King County
www.dawnrising.org

Friends of Youth

Shelter, safe space, and other youth and family services for minors ages 7-17 and young adults 18 and older in King County
425-869-6490
www.friendsofyouth.org/services

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (ARC)

24-hour helpline for those in King County experiencing or who know someone who is dealing with sexual assault
425-282-0324
www.kcsarc.org
Materials available in multiple languages

Snohomish County: Crisis Services

24-hour helpline for Snohomish County residents that are needing support in dealing with trauma and mental health related problems
1-800-584-3578
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/604/Snohomish-County-Crisis-Services

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

Washington state agency responsible for child safety
Child Protective Services (CPS) accepts and investigates suspected child abuse or neglect.
How to report: dcyf.wa.gov/report-abuse
Who must report: dcyf.wa.gov/mandated-reporter

ChildHelp

Advocacy, intervention, treatment, prevention, family resilience and community outreach for children at risk for or affected by abuse and/or neglect
1-800-422-4453
https://www.childhelp.org/

Crisis Hotline

24-hour national hotline providing immediate help to individuals
1-866-427-4747
www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Provides free confidential 24-hour access to domestic violence help and resources to anyone in the U.S.
1-800-799-7233
Text “START” to 88788
www.thehotline.org
Materials available in multiple languages.

The Genesis Project Seattle

Provides services to survivors of commercial sex exploitation and trafficking including immediate shelter, education, job skills training, and long-term safe houses.
Survivor Text Line: 503-383-1695
Email: Info@GBSeattle.net
https://www.genesisnow.org/about-us/our-story

Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST)

Christian-based organization offering services including a 24/7 hotline, emotional support, support groups and therapy, and emergency shelter to individuals of all faith backgrounds in King County.
Hotline: 206-451-REST (7378). Available 24/7
https://iwantrest.com/what-we-do

API Chaya

Serves South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities affected by  gender-based violence and human trafficking. Offers individual survivor services through a helpline, free and confidential wraparound services include intensive case management, safety planning, emotional support, legal services, and therapy
Helpline: 1-877-922-4292 (Toll-Free)/206-325-0325. Interpreter available.
https://www.apichaya.org/what-we-do

Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center/STEP (Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Program)

Serving Pierce County. Concerns or questions about Commercial Sexual Exploitation, connect with a STEP Advocate.
Helpline: 253-474-7273. Available 24/7
Email: casemanager@hopesacpc.org
https://rebuildinghope.org/

Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN)

Coalition of nonprofits that provide direct services to victims of human trafficking in Washington State
Victim Assistance Line: 206-245-0782
http://www.warn-trafficking.org/

Washington State Department of Commerce. Washington State Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking

Information portal to share and coordinate statewide efforts to combat the trafficking of persons.
For victims of human trafficking, the service can be accessed during business hours.
Service Line: 1-800-822-1067
Email: ocva@commerce.wa.gov
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/crime-victims-advocacy/human-trafficking/

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking
Hotline: 1-888-373-7888. Available 24/7; interpreters available. Text 233733
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en

Polaris Project

Named after the North Star, an historical symbol of freedom, focuses on survivor-centered justice- and equity-driven movement to end human trafficking through education and training.
Operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline (listed above).
Free course, Trafficking 101: see https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-101/ 
https://polarisproject.org/understanding-human-trafficking/

Health, Education, Advocacy, Linkage (HEAL) Trafficking

Integrated network of over 4,000 survivors and multidisciplinary professionals worldwide dedicated to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors.
Patient resources: https://healtrafficking.org/patient-resources/

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Assistance with finding missing children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child victimization.
Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678), 24 hours
https://www.missingkids.org/home

The National Runaway Switchboard

National communications system for runaway and homeless youth and their families
Podcasts: https://www.1800runaway.org/lets-talk-podcast 
Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929). Available 24/7, 365 days/year
https://www.1800runaway.org/ 

ParentHelp123/WithinReach

Special needs services, developmental screenings, financial assistance, and other free or reduced cost help for families who prefer to access resources by telephone and/or via interpreters
call: 1-800-322-2588 (The Help Me Grow Washington Hotline)
https://resources.helpmegrowwa.org/
Materials available in multiple languages



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