Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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Financial Information and Educational Resources

This web page is intended to aid advocates and survivors in search of web based resources, information and strategies on services that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

This resource provides web site links to the most common situations survivors face when they flee an abusive relationship. It is best to contact a local domestic violence program and work with an advocate to help balance obtaining financial information and personal safety.

Click on our DV Agency List to find free domestic violence services in your area.

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Personal & Financial Safety	Rebuilding Assests
Identification Documents Birth Certificates, Driver's License, Passport, Social Security	Check your Credit Score Obtain a free copy of your credit report
Guide to Public Assistance Cash, Food, Healthcare	Finding Money or Sources of Income Assets and Financial Assistance
Address Confidentiality Program For Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking	IRS Tax Returns Strategies for Survivors, Tax-Aide Programs and Order Past Transcripts
Housing Options Research Housing Programs and Rental Information for Survivors	Child Support Child Support and Domestic Violence Issues and Collection of Child Support
Guide to Court Orders Protection, No Contact, Restraining	Managing Your Debt Strategies for Survivors to Manage Debt and Debt Collection
Privacy Rights Including Technology Fact Sheets on Credit Checks, Background Checks, Medical and Government Records and More.	Money Skills & Budgeting Interactive Web Site to Help Build Skills Needed to Manage Your Finances and Resources
	Other Helpful Resources
Please Take Our Short Survey to Help Us Evaluate This Educational Resource This Link Will Take You to Survey Monkey to Fill Out a Voluntary Short Anonymous Evaluation of This Resource.	CLEAR-NW Justice Project External Link to Domestic Violence Legal Services and Referal for Low Income Clients
	Washington LawHelp External Lint to Free Civil Legal Services such as housing, family law, etc., for Low-Income Persons and Seniors in Washington
	VINE External Link: Victim Notification of Offender Release Washington State Court Forms A Complete List of All Washington State Court Forms Womens Law External link providing general information including immigrant, tribal, child custody, housing and more. You can click the State you reside for more specific informaiton.

Questions? E-mail: wscadv (at) wscadv.org