Support For Victims of Violent Crimes and Coercive Control offered by Seattle Police Department's Domestic Violence Victim Support Team
Support For Victims of Violent Crimes and Coercive Control offered by Seattle Police Department's Domestic Violence Victim Support Team
VST(Victim Support Team) offers trauma-informed support to victims of violent crime and coercive control (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking). Services address immediate safety concerns, questions about the next steps in the Criminal Justice System, and short-term resource needs. Does NOT provide shelter or motel vouchers.
Physical Address
610 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
Office: M-F, 8am-5pm. Domestic Violence Victim Support Team: Operates on weekends hours vary.
Voice
Application process
Call.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must be a victim of a domestic violence incident that has occurred within the city of Seattle. They must also have a Seattle Police Department incident number.
Agency info
Seattle Police Department's Domestic Violence Victim Support Team
Coordinates a community volunteer program that provides information and support immediately following a domestic violence incident during the weekend hours. Victim Support Team members are volunteers, not police officers. The role of VST is to listen, provide support and help victims make a plan to stay safe. Does not provide shelter or motel vouchers.