Safe Haven from All Forms of Violence and Abuse

Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2020 that support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.

Organization: Consejo Counseling & Referral Service

Program:  Domestic Violence & Advocate Service 

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2020):  $15,000

Program Overview:  Consejo’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Program provides outreach & engagement, information & referral services, advocacy-based counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy and support groups for Latina survivors of domestic violence. Services are designed to understand the complex needs of survivors, many of whom are Spanish-speaking/monolingual immigrants/refugees. Consejo’s services build on clients’ cultural beliefs, values, and traditions to help them transition from crisis to self-sufficiency.

Organization:  Harborview Medical Center 

Program:  Center for Sexual Assault and Trauma Stress 

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2020):  $9,300

Program Overview:  Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress provides services for children, youth and adults who have experienced sexual assault or other traumatic events. Services are also available for non-offending family members and children who display sexual behavior problems. Services include brief intervention, evidence based therapy for the effects of traumatic stress, medical and legal advocacy services, crisis intervention, information and referral and outreach/community awareness.

Organization:  King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

Program:  Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2020):  $19,760

Program Overview:  The Comprehensive Sexual Assault program is offered to victims and their families who have experienced sexual assault. The program focuses on unique trauma focused advocacy for children, teens, adults, and their families. Specialized counselors provide 24 hour crisis intervention combined with case management to connect victims to services. Additional services focus on intensive parent & caregiver psycho-education for families. Advocacy efforts include experienced navigation through the criminal justice and legal system.

Organization: LifeWire

Program:  Community Advocacy 

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2020):  $98,200

Program Overview:  LifeWire's Survivor Advocacy Services (previously known as Community Advocacy Program) provides survivor-driven and trauma-informed direct supportive services to domestic violence (DV) survivors and their children. Advocates assist survivors via the 24-hour Helpline; provide 1:1 advocacy (i.e., case management) throughout the community; coordinate access to community supports (economic, food, medical, basic needs); and are a resource for safety planning, support and DV education.