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Domestic Violence Victim Services and WAFHOME - Emergency Shelter

Physical harm, sexual assault, or reasonable fear that a person may suffer any of the above through a confrontation, violent or otherwise from a member of their immediate or extended family is domestic violence. The definition extends to include those in or formerly in a dating relationship, homosexual relationship, adults related by blood or marriage and those that have a legal or biological parent/child relationship.

Examples of Domestic Violence
• Unwanted touching
• Biting, Kicking, Pushing, Hair pulling, Name Calling
• Intimidation with a weapon
• Fear of physical harm and restraining someone from leaving
• Forced intercourse
• Destruction of the victim's possessions

Domestic Violence Services
This program offers to all eligible residents of Pierce County and the City of Tacoma the following:

• Outreach activities in the communities using bilingual workers to increase an awareness and understanding of domestic violence and how it impacts families
• Family education sessions that are culturally appropriate to address parenting issues in order to achieve violence free homes.
• Bilingual counseling and advocacy for individuals as well as their families.
• Referrals for immediate needed assistance and resources.
• Support group for sexual assault victims.

Resource and Shelters
National Domestic Violence Hotline • 1-800-799-7233
Pierce County Domestic Violence Hotline • 253-798-4166
Tacoma Police Department Domestic Violence Unit • 253-591-5164
YWCA Women's Shelter • 253-383-3263
Family Renewal Shelter • 253-475-9010

For More Information: Call 253-535-4202 • 253-535-2731 • Toll Free 1-888-508-2780.

Sponsored By: City of Tacoma Human Service Department; City of Lakewood; city of Federal Way; Office of Crime Victims Advocacy; Pierce County Community Services and Korean Women's Association.

For More Information: Call 253-535-4202 • 253-535-2731 • Toll Free 1-888-508-2780.