Domestic Violence Victim and Survivor Resources

Help is available. There are many supportive and helpful resources in our community. Sometimes it takes time, patience and several calls to find the help that is right for you. Click on the links below to learn more.

Family Law Toolkit for Domestic Violence Survivors Produced by the King County Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence

King County Coordinated Response Guide to Domestic Violence

Navigating Financial Help When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Senator Murray Announces Relief Funding to Address Family Violence in Washington State

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat on the Senate health committee, announced more than $870,000 in federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) funding for Washington state as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funding will be distributed by the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services to non-profit partners and/or public agencies to support emergency shelter needs and other assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. An additional $80,000 of funding will be going to Tribes in Washington state to support similar services.

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Seattle Fire Foundation seeks to purchase body armor for FFs amid riots

The nonprofit has set a goal of $130,000 to go toward outfitting every city firefighter with body armor and helmets

Aug 20, 2020

• By Laura French

SEATTLE — The nonprofit Seattle Fire Foundation is seeking to raise enough funds to provide every Seattle firefighter with body armor amidst ongoing riots. 

Seattle Fire Foundation Founder and President Debbie Steinhauer told KOMO News that the organization is seeking to purchase helmets and specially designed ballistic vests that include pockets for carrying medical equipment. 

The Seattle Fire Foundation is seeking to raise enough money to equip every Seattle firefighter with body armor and helmets. The department currently has 70 sets of body armor. (Photo/Seattle Fire Foundation Facebook)

The foundation has set a goal to raise $130,000 by Labor Day.

Last year, the department received 70 sets of body armor and helmets following a series of deadly shootings in Lake City. Steinhauer says the foundation ultimately hopes to buy enough body armor to equip the entire department. 

Earlier this week, a riot was declared in the city after six police officers were injured by explosives and treated by Seattle Fire Department personnel, according to the Seattle Police Department.