HUMAN RESPONSE NETWORK
Lewis County, Washington U.S.A.
A United Way Agency
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO...
This Web Page was created to provide up-to-date information about the Human Response Network and service programs. All information contained in this Web Page is available at no cost to social service agencies, educational institutions and private citizens. All rights are reserved.
Spanish Services are available.
Domestic Violence is any abusive behavior toward an intimate partner or family member. Abusers use many tactics to maintain power and control over their family member or intimate partner.
Domestic Violence
isPhysical, Psychological, Sexual, and Social Abuse.
Abusive behavior is destructive and learned. Overtime - and without intervention - abusive behaviors often increases in frequency and severity. Later incidents of Domestic Violence often involve weapons, and may end in tragedy and death. Domestic Violence is nearly always targeted at women. Contrary to myth these women are of all ages, races, religions, educational background, ethnicity, married, single, or pregnant.
15 seconds a women is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend, or live-in partner.
In 95% of all domestic violence assaults, crimes are committed by men against women.
(Report to the Nation on Crime and Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Violence comes in many many forms and include - name calling, hitting or punching, using weapons, constant put-downs, stalking, isolation, driving away family and friends, and sexual abuse by your partner toward you and/or your children.
There is hope for a victim of domestic violence to start a violence free life, free from abuse. Obtaining a
protection order , to keep you and your children safe, can begin the process. Other ways to escape the abuse include entering a shelter, seeking assistance from the police and/or victim's advocate. A comprehensive safety plan should be developed with an advocate.In Washington State, victims of domestic violence have rights. The victim's right statement from R.C.W. 10.99.030 is as follows.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can ask the city or county prosecuting attorney to file a criminal complaint. You also have the right to file a petition in superior, district, or municipal court requesting as order for protection from domestic abuse which could include any of the following:
An order restraining your abuser from further acts of abuse; An order directing your abuser to leave your household; An order preventing your abuser from entering your residence, school, business, or place of employment; An order awarding you or the other parent temporary custody of your minor child or children, and an order restraining your abuser from molesting or interfering with minor children in your custody. |
The forms you need to obtain a protection order are available in any municipal, district, or superior court. (The forms in Lewis County are available in the Lewis County Clerk's Office in the courthouse in Chehalis, 360 NW North Chehalis, WA 360-748-9121.)
For more information on domestic violence, and prevention at the national level
, Family Violence Prevention Fund, is a valuable resource link to further information. Other great links for domestic violence information include Nashville TN, or San Diego Police Department.
Sexual Assault is an act of violence and power. Offenders use sex as a means to control, vent anger, and humiliate their victims.
Sexual Abuse can happen to anyone, and it is never the victim's fault,
What to do if Sexually Assaulted,
There is no charge for any of the above agency core services based on race, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical, mental challenge, or status of a Vietnam era veteran.
The Response Line provides 24 hour immediate response by phone.
Experiencing emotional crisis? Having Suicidal thoughts?
Don’t know where to turn? Seeking help for a friend?
Adult trained staff, & adult and teen volunteers can assist callers by listening, sharing knowledge, resources, and offering solving problem methods. Trained staff and volunteers will take
e-mail requests for information or resources available.Trained teen volunteers provide crisis intervention and resources for teenagers, friends, and family who are experiencing personal crisis.
Follow the link for information and referral available through the Human Response Network database. Over 750 (and growing everyday) resources for Lewis County, Washington State, and the across the Nation.
The Human Response Network is a private not-for-profit 501(c)-3 agency that assists the people of Lewis County. Do you want to support your community? Are you interested in helping others? Do you have what it takes to be a Human Response Network volunteer.
We are a volunteer-based agency, with many opportunities, for volunteer positions, and levels of training. The volunteer program has four levels or tracks for a person to become involved. Each level has different amounts of training required.
Type of Opportunities
TRACK IV
TRACK III
TRACK II , Associate Volunteer
TRACK I, Support Agency Volunteer
Donations are always accepted:
Top of Form 1
Phone: 360-748-6601 or 1-800-244-7414
in Morton: 360-496-5134
by Fax: 360-748-6630
or by snail mail at:
P.O. Box 337
Chehalis, WA 98532
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This page last updated on August 25, 1997
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