Earlier this month local communities and police in Snohomish County, and across the nation, came together to talk and to strengthen their resolve in the fight against crime. In Snohomish County some neighbors and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies took time to get to know each other at neighborhood BBQ’s and gatherings. The county also hosted a NNO get together at Willis Tucker Park with many organizations in attendance including the Sheriff’s Office, local fire districts, PUD, Community Transit, Snohomish County 911, and a variety of volunteer organizations that provide services to the public.
This is the second in the series about organizations that offer help to the public.
The next organization is Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS). DVS provides free and confidential help for victims of domestic violence in Snohomish County that includes crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy, information, referrals and counseling.
The services that DVS provides include
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A 24-hour hotline- 425-25-ABUSE (425-252-2873).
Collect calls are accepted.
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Emergency shelter in a confidential location for
victims of domestic violence and their children. Included at the emergency shelter
are food and clothing, counseling, support groups and domestic violence
education, information and referral and children’s counseling and support.
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Transitional housing where DVS maintains 19
apartment units where families may reside for up to two years after leaving the
organization’s emergency shelter. Transitional residents receive case
management support, access to support groups, children’s counseling and support
and information and referrals to needed services.
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Legal advocacy including assistance and
information on working within the legal system and personal support during
court proceedings.
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Community Support Groups which are available for
individuals who are or have been physically or emotionally abused.
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DVS also provides community education about
domestic violence in the form of speakers, training sessions and workshops. To
arrange for a speaker, call (425) 259-2827.
Domestic violence is a pattern of hurtful behavior that one partner in an intimate relationship uses to control the other. Signs of domestic violence can include:
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Jealousy
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Controlling behavior
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Quick involvement including pressuring you for a
quick, early commitment or claiming love at first sight
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Isolation
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Blaming others for problems
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