If you need help, call/text: 877.757.8297 

Gender-Based Violence is violence against a person because of their gender and encompasses domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Gender-based violence can happen to anyone, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, education, class, or sexual orientation.

Services include individual assistance with safety planning and issues related to gender-based violence, as well as weekly support groups. Our advocates provide intensive, individualized services for survivors who are furthest from opportunity, particularly Black and African American women.

Children & Youth Domestic Violence Advocacy
The Children’s DV program works with youth and non-abusive parents to minimize the impact of family violence and help children overcome the trauma of witnessing violence in the home.

Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Advocacy
425.546.9105
Nature Carter (Program Manager) ncarter@ywcaworks.org
Trauma-informed care and community-based wraparound services grounded in emerging best practices for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. 

Community Advocacy for Gender-Based Violence
Free and confidential services provided by mobile advocates for survivors of gender-based violence at safe locations throughout Seattle and South King County.

Legal Services for Gender-Based Violence
Legal advocacy for survivors with court issues related to domestic violence, including protection orders, divorce, parenting plans, employment rights, housing, and eviction. 

DV Rapid Re-Housing
Short-term housing intervention for survivors and their families to quickly transition from homelessness into stable and affordable housing options.

Support Groups for Gender-Based Violence 
Weekly support groups meet at confidential locations in Seattle and South King County, with specialized groups for Black and African American women as well as Spanish-speaking women. 

Sexual Assault Advocacy 
Providing trauma-informed care and community-based interventions, including safety planning and supportive services for survivors of sexual violence.

Survivors FIRST (Facilitating Information and Referrals for Survivors of Trauma)
206.743.7064
A unique partnership with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to provide direct services and resources for survivor-defendants who have been arrested and jailed.