Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is a non-profit organization that has been serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Skagit County, WA since 1979. We are committed to ending violence in Skagit through empowerment, advocacy, education, awareness and action for social change. Our vision is for all people to live full, free, expressive and empowered lives in a safe, vibrant, healthy and peaceful community. Our agency helps children and adults heal from the trauma of abuse, teaches parents sound parenting skills and ways they can assist their children's healing and instructs children, youth, and adults in the community how to develop and maintain safe, healthy relationships. SDVSAS also provides a 24/hour hotline for victims of interpersonal violence, supports rape victims at local hospitals, assists victims with protection orders, and operates a domestic violence shelter for victims fleeing their abusive partners.