Jewish Family Service - Domestic Violence Services

Project DVORA

Project DVORA works with survivors of domestic violence, specifically intimate partner violence.

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We help survivors who are currently involved in an abusive relationship, actively exiting an abusive relationship, or still experiencing abuse from a previous relationship (for example, co-parenting with an ex-partner). Our program also guides and empowers the Jewish community through prevention programs and trainings to local schools, rabbis, and other community leaders.

Get Help

Click the “Get Help” button below to contact us or call and leave a voicemail at (206) 861-3159. We do our best to reply to voicemails and online submissions within 48-72 hours (during business days), but due to the high volume of callers, we are not always able to reply to every voicemail. Our DV advocates are available for live phone calls on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m.

If you need to speak to an advocate immediately, call the 24/7 DV Hopeline (King County) at (206) 737-0242 or use the live chat feature on the DV Hopeline website.

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Advocacy

Domestic violence advocacy is a form of support based on what you need to feel safe and stable. A domestic violence advocate can help you navigate the challenges of being in a current or past abusive relationship.

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Support Groups

Support groups are facilitated by advocates. They provide a space where you can learn more about domestic violence, learn coping strategies for trauma, and connect with others who may have had similar experiences. Support groups can help you feel less isolated and alone in your journey.

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Prevention & Education

Our Outreach & Prevention Coordinator can help Jewish community organizations with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) education, intervention, and prevention. This can be offered via consultation, youth prevention workshops, and training workshops.

Learning & Education

Legal Advocacy

Our advocates can help you navigate the legal system and share other community resources that you might be eligible for. Please know that advocates are not able to provide legal advice.

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Advocacy

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Support Groups

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Prevention & Education

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Legal Advocacy

Supporting Survivors

Project Dvora aims to support survivors to feel safer and more stable.

Read the Report

survivors received services from Project DVORA in FY25

634

people participated in domestic violence prevention workshops in FY25

49.5%

of survivors are Jewish (who received services in FY25)

Stories of Impact

The people we serve inspire us every day with their resilience, courage, and strength. Their stories reflect the profound difference your support makes in the lives of individuals and families across Seattle and Puget Sound.

Creating a Shelter of Peace for Domestic Violence Survivors

This October, Sukkot once again coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn about domestic violence and get sukkah decorations.

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Meet Rebecca Mather, Project DVORA Outreach and Prevention Coordinator

We spoke with Rebecca about what she looks forward to in her new role, introducing the innovative healthy relationship workshops for teens, and what she likes to do in her free time.

Facing Domestic Violence in Her Own Words

A Project DVORA client tells her own story of facing domestic violence.

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Every Contribution Helps

Your support ensures that domestic violence survivors can find safety and healing. (You don’t have to donate to JFS to receive services.)

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