In case of an
EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1
for non-emergencies, call
206-685-UWPD (8973)

Domestic & Relationship Violence

Immediate Assistance

Dial 911, from any phone

Governor's Executive Order 96-05

Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects people from all walks of life. Domestic violence refers to abusive behavior (by either a household member or dating partner) that is either physical, sexual, and/or psychological, and intended to establish and maintain control over an individual. It can adversely affect the well-being and productivity of employees and their co-workers. The university wants all employees to know how to respond in the workplace to the effects of domestic violence. To this end, the university will provide appropriate information, support and assistance to employees. Employees who are victims or perpetrators of domestic violence are encouraged to seek assistance.

• Call UW SafeCampus:
  • Seattle: 206-685-SAFE (206-685-7233)
  • Bothell: 425-352-SAFE (425-352-7233)
  • Tacoma: 253-692-SAFE (253-692-7233)
• Tell someone you trust: a co-worker, supervisor or manager
• Contact your human resources representative or departmental administrator
• Contact UW CareLink All Employee Advisory Service:
  1-866-598-3978 (toll free)
  1-800-833-3031 (toll free)
• Contact the 24-hour Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline:
  1-800-562-6025 (v/tty).

If you are the victim

If you are the victim of domestic violence, you can ask the city or county prosecuting attorney to file a criminal complaint. You also have the right to file a petition in superior, district, or municipal court requesting an order for protection from domestic abuse which could include any of the following:

• (a) An order restraining your abuser from further acts of abuse;
• (b) an order directing your abuser to leave your household;
• (c) an order preventing your abuser from entering your residence, school, business, or place of employment;
• (d) an order awarding you or the other parent custody of or visitation with your minor child or children; and
• (e) an order restraining your abuser from molesting or interfering with minor children in your custody.

The forms you need to obtain a protection order are available in any municipal, district, or superior court.

Resources

Information about shelters and alternatives to domestic violence is available from a statewide twenty-four-hour toll-free hot line at 1 800-562-6025.

The battered women's shelter and other resources in your area are . . . .

Asian Counseling and Referral Service: (206) 695-7564

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Service: (TDD/TTY): (800) 833-6384

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service: (206) 461-4880

Crisis Clinic 24-hour Crisis Line: (206) 461-3222 or (TDD/TTY): (206) 461-3219

Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress: (206) 521-1800 or (TDD/TTY): (206) 521-1808 or Nights/Weekends: (206) 731-3074

Jewish Family Service (206) 461-3240

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: (800) 825-7273

New Beginnings (shelter, support groups, etc.) 24-hour Hotline: (206) 522-9472

Northwest Women's Law Center ( 206 ) 621-7691

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities: (800) 527-7683

Seattle Indian Health Board: (206) 324-9360, ext 802

Sexual Assault Referral and Information Service (SARIS): (206) 685-HELP (685-4357)

UW Women's Center: (206) 685-1090

YWCA East Cherry Legal Advocate (206) 568-7859

Student Counseling Center at the UW (206) 543-1240

The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse (206) 568-7777