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Advocacy Services offered by ADWAS

Victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard-of-hearing. Residents of Washington state.
M-F, 9am-5pm closed noon-1pm
(206) 922-7088

Voice - VP

https://www.adwas.org/
[email protected]

American Sign Language

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Description

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 safety 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

Providing organization

ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services)

We have provided services in the community for 34 years. Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic and sexual violence benefit from 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.