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Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women

What is domestic violence?

Is my husband's abusive behavior considered domestic violence?

What can I do if I my husband abuses me?

Should I leave my home if I feel I am in danger?

Should I take my children with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband?

What should I take with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband?

Is my husband allowed to hit me?

Is my husband allowed to abuse me?

Is domestic violence illegal in this country?

Should I call the police if my husband hurts me?

Will the police turn me over to the INS?

Should I talk to the INS if the police call them in?

What is a Protection Order?

Can I get a Protection Order as an immigrant?

How do I get a Protection Order?

How will I support myself and my children if I leave home?

Is there somebody who can help me if I am an immigrant and I am being abused by my husband?

If I am a resident or legal refugee will divorce or separation affect my immigration status?

Can I leave my husband if I do not have legal status?

What is the Violence Against Women Act?

Should I get an attorney if I want to apply under VAWA?

How can I become a legal resident without my husband's help?

What is self-petitioning?

What is a cancellation of removal?

Can I self-petition if I am divorced from my abuser?

What if I have never been married to my abuser?

What if I do not know my husband's status?

Will the INS believe that my husband abuses me if he only ever does it when we're alone?

What is a declaration?

Do I need to see an immigration attorney if I cannot afford one?

Are there organizations that help abused immigrants and refugees?

Questions and answers regarding the options and rights of immigrant and refugee women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.

RCW 26.50 - Domestic violence prevention

Where do I find Washington laws on domestic violence prevention?

What court procedures can be used to protect me?

Links to Washington statutes regarding domestic violence prevention including laws regarding actions on behalf of vulnerable adults, petitions for orders of protection, court costs and procedures for protection actions, domestic violence perpetrator programs, titles to real estate and parenting plans.

RCW 7.68.120 Reimbursement -- Restitution to Victim -- Notice -- Fees -- Order to Withhold and Deliver -- Limitation

What happens if I violate probation or parole?

Who supervises me when I’m on parole?

Link to RCW 7.68.120 relating to restitution to crime victims.

RCW 26.52- Foreign protection order full faith and credit act

 Where do I find Washington laws on the validity of a protection order from another state?

Can a protection order from another state be enforced in Washington?

Links to Washington statutes regarding the validity and enforceability of protection orders from other states or jurisdictions.

Washington Public Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence

 I don't have any papers and my husband makes me afraid and says he'll call the INS if I complain. What can I do?

What is the Violence Against Women Act?

Is there an organization that helps abused women get their green card?

What is the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project?

What benefits am I eligible if I am a immigrant and I leave my abuser?

If I get public benefits, will welfare tell my husband where I am?

Will receiving assistance make it harder to get our green cards if we don't have them yet?

What will the INS consider when I have to show that I am not likely to become a public charge?

If my abusive husband sponsored me and my children and filled out an affidavit of support, will the welfare office deny me and my children benefits?

What if I need help getting welfare benefits for me and my children?

Information regarding public assistance available to immigrant women in Washington who are victims of domestic violence at the hands of their husbands and/or sponsors.

Guidelines for Domestic Violence Protection and Anti-harassment Orders

 What are the different types of protection orders?

What is a civil protection order?

What is a criminal protection order?

How do I get an anti-harassment order?

What if my child needs a protection order?

Where can the abuser get treatment?

How do I modify or terminate a protection order?

What if I need a protection order in another state?

Basic guidelines for domestic violence protection and anti-harassment orders. Includes guidelines for civil protection orders, oral instructions to accompany the entry of protection orders, criminal no-contact orders, anti-harassment orders, minors as parties in DV or anti-harassment cases, perpetrator treatment, modification or termination requests, and foreign protection orders.

Reporting Abuse

What should I do if I know of a child or vulnerable adult that is being abused?

Who should I contact to report abuse?

General information about reporting the abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Contains telephone numbers for DSHS's Endharm hotline.

Domestic Violence Programs in Washington State

 Who can I contact if I am a victim of domestic violence?

Is there a local support agency that can help me?

List containing contact information for domestic violence service providers in Washington State organized by county.

Understanding Child Neglect - Resources for Reporters and Citizens

What is child neglect?

Who can I contact if a child is being neglected?

Where can I find information on child death rates in Washington State?

Where can I find an online child safety guide?

What are signs of child abuse and neglect?

Where can I find child abuse prevention resources?

General information about child neglect in Washington and how you can prevent it.

Domestic Violence Protection Order Process

 What is domestic violence?

What are the types of protection order available?

How do I get a protection order?

What is jurisdiction?

What can the courts do?

How do I serve protection orders?

How are protection orders violated?

Information explaining the domestic violence protection order process. Includes information on the types of protection order available, how to obtain a protection order, the jurisdiction of the courts, the service of protection orders, commonly asked questions and forms and instructions related to protection orders.

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Last Updated: September 30, 2011 - 5:45pm

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