Advocacy Services offered by ADWAS
Advocacy Services offered by ADWAS
Provides legal advocacy and crisis intervention for Deaf, Deaf Blind or hard-of-hearing victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Refers to other agencies when necessary. Supports include: - Help with saftey planning decisions - Liaison to those involved in situation( lawyers, hospitals, CPS, counselors and housing systems) - Provides information on survivor's rights - Connection to an ADWAS therapist
Website
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm closed noon-1pm
Application process
Call or email for more information.
Eligibility
Victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard-of-hearing. Residents of King, Pierce or Snohomish County.
Fee
None.
Languages
American Sign Language
Agency info
ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services)
Supports Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic and sexual violence benefit with programs such as therapy, legal & systemic advocacy, the 24-hour National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline, Family Support programs, children’s advocacy, and emergency & supportive housing.