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Thurston County, Washington

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Superior Court

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Domestic Violence Case and Resource Coordinator

The Domestic Violence Case and Resource Coordinator (DV Case Coordinator) is available to answer general questions and to help both parties figure out what the next steps are in your case.

This position is currently vacant.  If you have any questions you can email:

Edith Vanderwal, Court Operations Manager 
edith.vanderwal@co.thurston.wa.us

It may take the coordinator up to 48 hours to respond to phone/email.  Please use your safety planning if you have an emergent need.

The DV Case Coordinator can give the petitioner information on how treatment is going, can answer general questions, and can help to access local and or new resources that help survivors of domestic violence.

The DV case Coordinator follows up and tracks the compliance of any treatment that the court ordered. The Case Coordinator will stay in contact with the respondent and can help the respondent find resources for completing the treatment that the court orders.

Crisis Help and Information about Local Programs

​Address Confidentiality Program

Technology Safety and Cyberstalking Resources

Protecting your information

  • Protect your address on court forms (link coming soon)
  • Confidential Information form (CIF) (link coming soon)

Resources and Instructions on how to complete the Domestic Violence Forms by Administrative Office of the Courts.

Resources and Instructions on how to complete other Protection Orders by Administrative Office of the Courts.

Child Support

Family Law

Paternity

​Washington State Crime Victim's programs

Victim Notification About Offenders (VINE)

Anyone can call the (VINE) service at 1-877-OR-4-VINE to ask about the current status of an offender/prisoner or register to receive immediate notification if an offender/prisoner is released, transferred, escapes, dies, or if there is other important probation and parole information.

VINE is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is available in English and Spanish.

After your protection order hearing what happens next? Click here for more information. 

​American Bar Association (ABA) Domestic Violence Commission

Works to increase justice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking by mobilizing the legal profession and by offering a variety of resources for attorneys representing victims/survivors of domestic violence.
202-662-1744

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Family Violence Department

Improves the way courts, law enforcement agencies, and others respond to family violence by providing training, technical assistance, and policy development leadership and by developing cutting-edge products for professionals, victims of domestic, and children.
800-527-3223

​Love Is Respect Org

Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.  They also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members.  Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.

Chat at www.loveisrespect.org
Text LOVEIS to 22522*
Call 1-866-331-9474 

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Tech and Social Media Safety

National Network to End Domestic Violence

​A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave.  Safety planning involves how to cope with emotions, tell friends and family about your situation, take legal action and more.

More information coming soon.

​Click here for information on domestic violence and sexual assault programs in your area.

Washington Coalition Against Domestic Violence: About Domestic Violence

Washington State Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs List