About This Site

This information is brought to you by the Washington State Department of Health Injury and Violence Prevention Program, in partnership with the Community Partnership Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Composed of members of the health care community and coalitions, this group is committed to ending violence against women. If you would like to know more about this group or how to join, contact Debbie Ruggles at (360) 236-2859 or debbie.ruggles@doh.wa.gov.

Contact

For more information on stopping violence against women, on training possibilities, or to provide feedback on this website, please contact Debbie Ruggles at (360) 236-2859 or debbie.ruggles@doh.wa.gov

Emergency

If you are experiencing abuse in your home, work or community, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-562-6025 or click here for a list of local resources.

More Than a Statistic

One in three » the number of women who are raped, assaulted by a partner, or otherwise victims of sexual or domestic violence. This represents a wife, a girlfriend, a mother, a friend. Many survive. Some do not. Help prevent violence against women. You are in the position to help detect, treat and prevent abuse. You can make a difference, one woman at a time.