Violence has NEVER been a Native American tradition

Are YOU a Victim of a Crime?

IMPORTANT COURT FORMS FOR VICTIMS

• Petition for Order for Protection: Domestic Violence
• Temporary Protection Order and Notice of Hearing: Domestic Violence

Teresa Swope
Victim, Survivor Advocate
360-297-6304 or 360-621-0090

Victims of Crime may be Any Gender, Age, Race, or ethnicity. Victimization may happen to an individual, family, group, or community; and a crime itself may be to a person or property. The impact of a crime on a victim, their loved ones, and their community depends on a variety of factors, but often Victimization has significant, Emotional, Psychological, Physical, financial and Social Consequences.

You Have the Right to:

• Be informed.
• Be Heard.
• Participate in the justice system.
• Be informed about compensation.
• Be informed about social service agencies.
• Be free from intimidation.
• Take leave from work to receive help or services related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or dating violence. For Tribal employees 6.20 in handbook and Washington State RCW 49.76.

How Can an Advocate Help?

Crime Victim Advocates respects and works to protect the civil and legal rights of crime victims. Crime victim advocates respond to the physical, psychological, emotional, economic, legal, and social impacts of crime on victims, their family friends and immediate support system. Victim Advocates will support and assist you throughout the entire criminal justice process, navigating your path as you cope with the chaos that surrounds following a criminal act against you.

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Types of Crime

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Law and Order Code, title 5 Criminal Code defines crimes committed against a person and or their property.

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Ways We Can Help

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WA SAVIN

WA SAVIN is an automated service that lets you track the custody status of offenders in jail or prison. By calling the toll-free number
1-877-846-3492, visiting www.vinelink.com or clicking on the link on the in custody jail roster you can find out the custody status of an offender. You may so register to be notified by phone and/ or email if/when the custody status of the offender changes. Your Advocate can assist you with more information and registration process.

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Compensation

The Crime victim’s compensation program can help pay bills and expenses that result from certain violent crimes. If you have been injured or if someone in your family has been killed or injured you may be eligible for assistance.

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Crime Victim Compensation Program
www.lni.wa.gov/claims/crime-victime-claims/apply-for-crime-victim-benefits/
360-902-5355 or 1-800-762-3716

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Additional Resources

brochures (PDF files)

Useful/helpful website links