Port Angeles Pro Bono and Angeles Mediation are offering low bono family law mediations in 2023, for residents in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Low bono means low cost services by a lawyer working as a mediator. For more information see the Port Angeles Pro Bono page. … [Read more...] about Low Bono mediation 2023: Family Law Project
Domestic violence news and research
Judges domestic violence manual available online
The Washington Court's 2016 official Domestic Violence Manual for Judges is available online at https://www.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.contentDisplay&location=manuals/domViol/index. It is available as a searchable series of web pages and as one PDF file for downloading. The DV manual is a bit disorganized since it is written by a series of authors, but overall it … [Read more...] about Judges domestic violence manual available online
Clallam Resilience Project: Transforming substance abuse stigma
The Clallam Resilience Project's monthly programming will cover managing the stigma of substance abuse. CRP is a United Way of Clallam County program. Olympic Community of Health (OCH) recently conducted a research project exploring the presence of stigma of substance addiction across the Olympic region (Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties). Our goal is to raise … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Transforming substance abuse stigma
The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
People who experience domestic violence are often hesitant to disclose their stories and reach out for help. Family and friends who have concerns or questions or who may be unsure about what is going on "behind closed doors" should call a domestic violence helpline. There are several agencies on the North Olympic Peninsula, all listed below. You can also call the National … [Read more...] about The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Domestic violence increases in time of stress and Shelter In Place type orders. At the same time, it can be even harder for victims of domestic violence to access services or even safely call for help living in close quarters. All North Olympic domestic violence agencies are answering intake calls and providing services, although their in-person services may be limited to some … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Port Angeles Pro Bono: Family Law Project
Low Bono Family Law mediation program 2023 Port Angeles Pro Bono is offering low bono family law mediation services in conjunction with Angeles Mediation in 2024. Work with a lawyer-mediator to solve your case and keep costs down and get the outcome you want rather than what a judge thinks you should have. Mediation involves working with a lawyer who tries to help both … [Read more...] about Port Angeles Pro Bono: Family Law Project