Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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YWCA A.L.I.V.E Program

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(Location of this shelter must remain confidential)
(360) 479-1980, (800) 500-5513 or dial 911
Hours: 24 Hours
North Kitsap/Bainbridge Island: (206) 780-2931 (accepts collect calls)
Provides shelter for battered women and their children (some age restrictions), medical referrals, legal advocacy,support groups, volunteer resources and other social services.
 

CRISIS CLINIC

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(360) 479-3033 or (800) 843-4793
They have some referrals for safe housing as well as community referrals. Primarily a listening ear for persons in distress. Participants needing this resource just need to call the above number.
 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

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(800) 562-6025 Statewide
(800) 799-7233 Nationwide
24hr support, advocacy for victims & families.
 

KITSAP COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE

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(360) 373-5392
Website: www.kcdvtf.org
Their mission: to create a community free from domestic violence. They help educate the community, establish a community response, encourage and support other agencies that deal with DV issues, collect and maintain data on DV in the community and help advocate for legislative issues. Please call for more information.
 

KITSAP SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

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(360) 479-8500 24 hours
(360) 479-1788 or 911. Also accepts collect calls
Office hours are: 9-5 Monday-Friday
24hr service assisting victims of sexual assault and those close to them, legal & medical advocacy, therapy. Also has a Non-Offending Parent group. Support group to help parents feel more comfortable talking with their kids about the abuse. Call the number for meeting dates & times.
 

LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM (YWCA)

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(360) 479-0491
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM; Friday 8AM-12PM
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Program provides domestic violence response services: Crisis response, safety planning, support services, advocacy based counseling, protection orders, advocacy at court hearings, victim advocacy throughout criminal proceedings, community referrals, crime victim compensation and assists in obtaining safe shelter. Participant does not have to be a resident of the shelter to receive assistance.
 

MEN WORKING AGAINST ABUSE

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(206) 461-7824
282 Knechtal way Bainbridge Island
This is a support group for men voluntarily trying to change abusive behavior and for men who are victims of abuse.
They also have public education services.