Domestic Violence Victim Advocates 

• Shared advocate email inbox: DVFelonyAdvocates@seattle.gov
• SPD DV Unit Front Desk: (206) 684-0330

The DV Victim Advocates work closely with the King County Prosecutor's Domestic Violence Unit and serve as an intermediary between the victim and the system, constantly communicating to the prosecutor and the court the victim's wishes/concerns in their case. They also ensure that the victim is kept informed about the case as it proceeds through the system. They accompany victims to DV arraignments, bond hearings, defense interviews, further interviews involving the prosecutor and assigned detective, trial when victim is called to testify, and sentencings.

The Advocates coordinate with SPD DV Detectives and often assist them in establishing contact with the victim or providing the detectives with additional information provided to us from the victim for additional follow up/investigation. They coordinate with the Department of Corrections and provide case information to Community Corrections Officers and the DOC Victim Advocate Liaison, who then notifies and provides information and advocacy to victims whose offenders are currently serving time in state prison.

Additional advocacy services may include:

• safety planning;
• providing information about Crime Victims Compensation benefits and assisting with the application process;
• working with landlords or Section 8 housing to address any safety issues or to educate landlords regarding DV housing laws that protect victims; and
• providing the victim with community-based resources such as emergency housing, counseling, civil legal assistance, emergency financial assistance, children/youth resources, sexual assault resources, stalking resources and information, crisis information contact info, and drug and alcohol information.