Domestic Violence -
Staying Safe

Even if you feel you cannot control your current situation, the following are the powers you DO have to protect yourself, your children, and your money.

THE POWERS YOU DO HAVE

If I am in immediate danger, I can call 9-1-1.

If I feel down , I can call the 24 hour Crisis Line for support at 206-461-3222, or talk to another supportive person.

If I am depressed or having suicidal feelings, I can call the Crisis Line at
206-461-3222.

I can tell others I trust how they can help me to stay safe.

I can teach my children and safe friends a code word that is a signal if I am in danger.

I can take care of myself by eating well and getting enough sleep.

I know that drinking alcohol or using drugs can impair my judgment and reduce my safety.

I can contact the Protection Order Advocates at (206) 296-9547, Monday through Friday for help with getting a Protection Order.

I can put important documents (such as birth certificates, children’s immunization records, lease, passport, green card, social security card…) in a safe place.

STAYING SAFE AT WORK

If my partner knows my travel routine, I can take an alternate route.

I can tell trusted coworkers and my supervisor about my situation, bring a photo of my abuser to work, and have a coworker or supervisor screen my calls.

STAYING SAFE IF YOU LEAVE

I can stay at the home of a friend (or a friend of a friend) my partner does not know for safe housing. In case of emergency, I can also go to hotel/motel or I can call the Crisis Line at (206) 461-3222 for help in locating safe housing.

If I leave, I can bring car keys, identification, important documents, passport, money, checkbook and credit cards, extra clothes, my phone book and medications with me. I can also bring my child’s favorite toys.

I can be aware of all of the possible exits from where I am staying. I can check that windows and doors lock, and that smoke alarms work. I can also ask household members to screen my calls. If I have a weapon, I can give it to police for safekeeping.

POLICE RESPONSE:

If you are in immediate danger call 9-1-1

Seattle Police
Domestic Violence Unit
(206) 684-0330
Monday 8am - 5pm

Seattle Police
Victim Support Team
(206) 684-7721 (voicemail)
Friday 7pm - 3 am
Saturday 11am - 3am
Sunday 11am - 12am

Washington State
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-562-6025

SHELTER:

New Beginnings
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
(206) 522-9472

Crisis Clinic Emergency Shelter Resources

JAIL INFORMATION:

King County Jail
To verify if an individual is in custody:
(206) 296-1234 or access the jail registry online at:
www.metrokc.gov/dad
/inmatelookup/

V.I.N.E System:
1 (877) 425-VINE (8463)
www.vinelink.com
To register for automatic notification of an inmates release.

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