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Domestic violence is violence or other abuse that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation. Domestic violence is often used as a synonym for intimate partner violence, which is committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other person, and can take place in relationships or between former spouses or partners. In its broadest sense, domestic violence also involves violence against children, parents, or the elderly. It can assume multiple forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, economic, religious, reproductive, financial abuse, or sexual abuse. It can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and other violent physical abuse, such as choking, beating, female genital mutilation, and acid throwing that may result in disfigurement or death, and includes the use of technology to harass, control, monitor, stalk or hack. -Wikipedia

Sexual assault is generally defined as unwanted sexual contact. The National Center for Victims of Crime states: "Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person's body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent." In the United States, the definition of sexual assault varies widely among the individual states. However, in most states sexual assault occurs when there is lack of consent from one of the individuals involved. Consent must take place between two adults who are not incapacitated and consent may change, by being withdrawn, at any time during the sexual act. -Wikipedia


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Jefferson Healthcare - Sexual Assault Examiner Program

🌐 Website | 📞 360-270-3472

Description:
If you have been sexually assaulted, Jefferson Healthcare can help. They offer free medicines to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. They also treat injuries. A trained nurse can provide a free forensic exam to collect evidence and document injuries. This exam is helpful if the assault happened within the past 5 days. Evidence can be used for an investigation if a police report is filed. The Dove House crisis team offers a support staff to go with you to the visit if you like. You may also bring a friend or family member. For people under age 18, the evidence is turned over to the police.  If you are 18 or older, you decide whether or not to take legal action. If you are unsure, evidence can be collected and saved anonymously for you for up to 20 years.


The Dove House

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-5291

Address:
1045 10th St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
This crisis line is aimed to support victims of abuse, assault, and domestic violence in Jefferson County. They are also available to support those in recovery from homelessness, mental illness, substance, and other traumatic life experiences. All services are confidential and free of charge and are available to anyone from the age 13 and up, if they are 12 or under, they need a parent's permission.


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End of Assault section (60) | Last updated: Feb 01, 2024