KWA Victim Advocacy Program

This program provides culturally and community specific victim services to Asian adult survivors of crime over the age of 18 regardless of their residency status.

If you need help:

  • To report a crime, please call 9-1-1.
  • To speak with a confidential advocate, please call 253-441-4065 or,
  • Email victimservices@kwacares.org

Services:

Legal Advocacy/Court Support

  • Protection Orders (Civil)
  • Police Reports (Criminal)
  • Landlord-Tenant matters
  • Immigration cases
  • Referrals to legal resources

General Assistance

  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety planning
  • Discussing options and next steps
  • Emotional Support
  • Benefit Enrollment (health insurance, food stamps, social security, etc.)
  • Assistance with Crime Victims’ Compensation application
  • Referral to other agencies/resources
  • Calling on a weekly basis to check in

Types of Crimes Served:

  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Financial Exploitation
  • Neglect
  • Abandonment 
  • Cyber Crimes
  • Identity Theft
  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Burglary
  • Property Crimes
  • Vehicular Assault
  • DUI/DWI Accidents
  • Harassment 
  • Bullying
  • Hate Crimes 
  • Homicide (family)
Victim Support Resource