Support For Victims of Violent Crimes and Coercive Control offered by Seattle Police Department's Domestic Violence Victim Support Team

610 5th Avenue, 6th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104

Call King County Metro Rider Information at (206) 553-3000.

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.

Hours

Office: M-F, 8am-5pm. Domestic Violence Victim Support Team: Operates on weekends hours vary.

(206) 684-7721

Voice

https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/safety-and-victim-support/victim-support-team

[email protected]

Application process

Call.

Fees

None.

Service area

Seattle, WA

Description

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.

What's Here

General Crime Victim Assistance Individual Advocacy

Providing organization

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.