The Clallam County Courthouse Facilitator position is currently vacant. A new Facilitator will begin offering help with filling out court forms on March 1, 2026. Temporary help In the meantime, Port Angeles Pro Bono is offering limited Facilitator-type services. Click here for information and to apply for services … [Read more...] about Courthouse Facilitator position vacant until March 1 2026
Hope Card: easy carry protection order information
Washington Hope Card Program The new Washington Hope Card is an easy to carry version of a domestic violence protection order. Anyone who has obtained a protection order may request the credit card sized Hope Card from the Washington Court administrative office in Olympia. More information and an online application form is available at the Washington Court's web page for the … [Read more...] about Hope Card: easy carry protection order information
Low Bono mediation 2023: Family Law Project
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
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
Courthouse Facilitator
The Courthouse Facilitator helps people find and fill out family law forms. They are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice, but they can help correctly fill out the necessary forms, and are extremely knowledgeable about court room procedures. Facilitator office currently closed - see below The Clallam County Courthouse Facilitator position is current vacant. The … [Read more...] about Courthouse Facilitator