Resources
Legal Voice secures legal protections for women and families, but we know those rights have little impact if individuals do not know how to use them to advocate for themselves and their families. To help you better understand your rights and the legal system, we offer a variety of tools and resources, including free know-your-rights materials about several legal issues.
Some of our publications are available in Spanish, Chinese, and/or Russian. At this time, our publications are limited to Washington State law only.
- Gender-Based Violence
- Health & Reproductive Rights
- Employment & Economic Security
- Family Law
- Discrimination
- Lawyers & The Legal System
- Handbook for Washington Seniors
- Wills, Estate Planning & Death
- COVID-19 Resources
Gender-based violence is prevalent in our society, so ending it is no simple task. That is why our work goes beyond holding perpetrators accountable and focuses on improving the law to help survivors get and stay safe. Survivors often face roadblocks to safety in housing, employment, campuses, emergency rooms—even in courtrooms. Through litigation, legislative advocacy, and community education, we work tirelessly to eliminate those barriers and ensure survivors have access to safety and protections for themselves and their children.
Sexual Violence Law Center
Legal Voice is home to Sexual Violence Law (SVLC), a group of lawyers who provide holistic legal assistance and representation to survivors of sexual violence on emergency legal issues, including protection orders, immigration, housing, employment, Title IX, and victim rights in criminal cases.
Our SVLC attorneys also provide technical assistance to providers and attorneys serving sexual assault survivors throughout Washington.
For legal support or technical assistance in Washington state, speak to an attorney on the Legal Line, toll-free at (844) 991-7852 or at legalline@svlawcenter.org.
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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Abusive Litigation: When Your Abuser Exploits the Legal System
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Domestic Violence Protection Order Case Law in Washington State
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Russian – Основные шаги и принципы при получении охранного приказа
- How to Protect Your Privacy in Court Files
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Know Your Rights: Nonconsensual Pornography (“Revenge Porn”)
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Know Your Rights: Rape Survivors, Pregnancy, and Raising Children
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Know Your Rights: Sexual Assault in Washington State Colleges & Universities
- Sexual Harassment at Work
- Leave from Work for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
- Spanish – La licencia laboral para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, agresión sexual o acecho
- Simplified Chinese – 家庭暴力、性骚扰或缠扰(跟踪) 幸存者请假离职规例
- Traditional Chinese – 家庭暴力、性騷擾 或 纏擾(跟踪) 倖存者請假離職規例
- Russian – Отгулы на работе для жертв домашнего насилия, сексуального посягательства или преследования
Free Resources from Our Allies
Free Resources from Legal Voice
- Know Your Rights: Birth Control in WA State
- Know Your Rights: Breastfeeding in WA State
Spanish: Lactancia materna en el estado de Washington
Russian: Грудное вскармливание в штате Вашингтон - Know Your Rights: Egg (Ovum) Donation
- Know Your Rights: Pregnancy and Work
- Know Your Rights: Rape Survivors, Pregnancy, and Raising Children
- Know Your Rights: Reproductive Rights in WA State
Spanish: Conozca sus Derechos Reproductivos en el Estado de Washington - Know Your Rights: Sexual Assault in WA State Colleges and Universities
Abortion Information and Resources – July 2022
On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and clearing the way for 26 states to ban abortion. Idaho is among those states poised to ban abortion, causing many to have to travel out of state to access abortion care. Read more about the fallout from the Dobbs decision here.
Below, we pulled together a list of resources and advocacy efforts to support each other and our communities as we navigate this post-Roe era.
Abortion Support and Referrals:
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AbortionFinder.org: A directory of trusted, verified abortion service providers in the United States. Also shares what to expect from a medication abortion versus an in-clinic abortion.
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All Options (formerly Backline): Operates a toll-free talkline to provide judgment-free support.
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Repro Legal Helpline: Legal information, advice about self-managed abortion, youth, and referrals.
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M+A Hotline: If you need support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion, call 1-833-246-2632.
Clinics in Washington State:
Abortion Funding and Insurance Information:
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The Brigid Alliance: Help with transportation, lodging, meals, and childcare.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Funds specifically for indigenous and undocumented people nationwide.
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Northwest Abortion Access Fund: Covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington State.
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National Network of Abortion Funds: Database of abortion funds by state.
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National Abortion Federation: Abortion information, referrals and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada.
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Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network: For people with immigrant status in Washington and surrounding states like Idaho, the WAISN hotline provides round-the-clock resources for immigrants in need of care. Call 1-844-724-3737.
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Washington State Programs and Insurance:
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Apple Health or Family Planning Only Program. A Navigator can help you with your application.
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Washington State programs that pay for abortions: Use the online form or call 1-855-923-4633
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Washington State Department of Health: Information about abortion, state funding, insurance, privacy, and more.
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Legal Information and Help:
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Repro Legal Helpline: Legal information, advice about self-managed abortion, youth, and referrals.
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Washington State Department of Health: Information about abortion, state funding, insurance, privacy, and more.
Privacy:
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Digital Defense Fund: Information about digital security and keeping your abortion private and secure.
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Period Tracker & Birth Control Tracker, a secure, confidential app from Planned Parenthood
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Washington State Department of Health: Information about abortion, state funding, insurance, privacy, and more.
Beware Crisis Pregnancy Centers:
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Know Before You Go: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Want You to Stay Pregnant, Legal Voice
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Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Idaho, Legal Voice
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Designed to Deceive: A Study of the CPC Industry in Nine States, The Alliance
Undocumented People:
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Undocumented People Seeking an Abortion After Roe Face Double the Legal Risk, Teen Vogue
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Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network: For people with immigrant status in Washington and surrounding states like Idaho, the WAISN hotline provides round-the-clock resources for immigrants in need of care. Call 1-844-724-3737.
Other:
Below are resources about your rights as an employee and fostering your economic security.
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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Breastfeeding in Washington State
Lactancia materna en el estado de Washington – Spanish
Грудное вскармливание в штате Вашингтон – Russian -
Damages and Contingency Fees: Hiring a Lawyer in Personal Injury and Workplace Discrimination Cases
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Divorce and Future Retirement Benefits
Развод и Будущие Выходные Пособия – Russian -
Domestic Workers! Keep Safe at Work During Covid-19
¡Trabajadores del Hogar! Mantenganse Segurxs en Sus Trabajos Durante la Pandemia – Spanish -
Employment Discrimination
Discriminación en el Trabajo – Spanish -
Family Leave Laws
Гарантии и компенсации (отпуск), предоставляемые работникам по семейным обстоятельствам и в связи с
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Know Your Rights: Domestic Workers
Conozca Sus Derechos: Trabajadores De Casa – Spanish
ЗНАЙТЕ СВОИ ПРАВА: ДОМАШНИЕ РАБОТНИКИ – Russian -
Leave from Work for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
La licencia laboral para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, agresión sexual o acecho – Spanish
家庭暴力、性骚扰或缠扰(跟踪) 幸存者请假离职规例 – Simplified Chinese
家庭暴力、性騷擾 或 纏擾(跟踪) 倖存者請假離職規例 – Traditional Chinese
Отгулы на работе для жертв домашнего насилия, сексуального посягательства или преследования – Russian
Free Resources from Our Allies
Please visit Washington Law Help for more resources, including memos formerly maintained by Legal Voice:
Below are resources about family law issues, including divorce, custody and child support.
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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Divorce and Future Retirement Benefits
Развод и Будущие Выходные Пособия – Russian -
Family Leave Laws
Гарантии и компенсации (отпуск), предоставляемые работникам по семейным обстоятельствам и в связи с временной нетрудоспособностью (Family Leave) – Russian -
Know Your Rights: Rape Survivors, Pregnancy, and Raising Children
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Options for Grandparents and Other Nonparental Caregivers
Opciones para los abuelos y otroscuidadores que no son los progenitores – Spanish -
Questions and Answers: Washington’s Domestic Partnership Law
Free Resources from Our Allies
Please visit Washington Law Help for more resources, including memos formerly maintained by Legal Voice:
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Child Protective Services (CPS) and Dependency Actions
СЛУЖБА ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ (CPS) и ИСК НА ИЖДИВЕНИЕ – Russian -
Legal Separations: What If I Want a Divorce or to Get Back Together?
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Parentage and Parenting Plans for Unmarried Parents in Washington
Below are resources to help you address discrimination.
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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Breastfeeding in Washington State
Lactancia materna en el estado de Washington – Spanish
Грудное вскармливание в штате Вашингтон – Russian -
Damages and Contingency Fees: Hiring a Lawyer in Personal Injury and Workplace Discrimination Cases
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Employment Discrimination
Discriminación en el Trabajo – Spanish -
The Right to Aids and Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Washington’s Legal System
Free Resources from Our Allies
Please visit Washington Law Help for more resources, including memos formerly maintained by Legal Voice.
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Facts & Tips for Homebuyers with Disabilities
Hechos y Consejos para Compradores de Casa con Discapacidades – Spanish -
Fair Housing Rights for Renters
Derechos de Vivienda Equitativa se Alquila – Spanish -
Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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LGBT Fair Housing Rights
LGBT 公平住房 权利 – Chinese
LGBT Derechos de Vivienda Justa – Spanish
LGBT Quyền Nhà ở Công bằng – Vietnamese -
Women and Fair Housing
Mujeres y Vivienda Equitativa – Spanish
Below are resources to help you navigate court procedures and the legal system.
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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Abusive Litigation: When Your Abuser Exploits the Legal System
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Damages and Contingency Fees: Hiring a Lawyer in Personal Injury and Workplace Discrimination Cases
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Hearing Guidelines for a Domestic Violence Protection Order
Основные шаги и принципы при получении охранного приказа (domestic violence protection order) – Russian -
How to Find a Lawyer and Other Legal Resources in Washington State
Как найти адвоката – Russian
Como Encontrar A Un Abogado – Spanish -
The Right to Aids and Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Washington’s Legal System
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Working with a Lawyer
РАБОТА С АДВОКАТОМ – Russian
Trabajando con un Abogado – Spanish
Free Resources from Our Allies
Please visit Washington Law Help for more resources, including memos formerly maintained by Legal Voice:
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How Do I Get A Misdemeanor Conviction off My Criminal Record?
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Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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Mediation: Should I Use It?
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Responding to Washington State Litigation from Out of State
Handbook for Washington Seniors
Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources is a comprehensive quick-reference guide on the full range of legal issues facing Washington seniors.
We know the first edition has been an invaluable resource for Washington seniors and their families, and we are thrilled to offer a thoroughly updated second edition, available in English and Spanish.
Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights & Resources (2016, 2nd Edition) is available:
Online: View or download the PDF
Print: Order a spiral-bound book for $20 (shipping included)
Below are free resources about wills, estate planning, and death.
Low-Cost Resources from Legal Voice
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Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources
Manual de la tercera edad en el estado de Washington – Spanish
Free Resources from Legal Voice
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After a Death Occurs – A Checklist
Перечень действий в случае наступления смерти – Russian
Cuando ocurre una muerte: Lista de verificación – Spanish
Free Resources from Our Allies
Please visit Washington Law Help for more resources, including memos formerly maintained by Legal Voice:
As the COVID-19 pandemic upends our lives and local economies, Legal Voice remains committed now more than ever to protecting and advancing gender equity and racial justice. The pandemic has exacerbated inequities in our health care, economic, educational, and social structures, highlighting the intersecting systems of oppression that leave the most vulnerable in our communities at greater risk and hardship.
Women of color, immigrants, LGBTQ and low-wage workers are on the front lines, often at huge personal and professional costs to themselves and their families. Moreover, racial discrimination and harassment have resurfaced against AAPI communities, while national and local groups stand together to push back against xenophobic and dangerous rhetoric.
On this page, we pulled together a comprehensive list of resources and advocacy efforts to support each other and our communities as we navigate these uncertain and challenging times together. We will continue to update this list in the coming weeks.
Reproductive Healthcare
Legal Voice continues to ensure that people have access to the full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion care, and that they have the autonomy to decide when, whether, and how to form families and how they will consent to medical care.
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The FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail (Dec. 2021)
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Resources for Pregnant People, Parents, Doulas and Birth Workers in Washington State
Gender-Based Violence:
As states and cities are forced to stay-at-home, domestic violence is on the rise. We are working to ensure now more than ever that the legal system is responsive to the needs of survivors.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Person who harmed you might be released from prison (Washington State)
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Washington State Court Operations (Information on what is open & telephonic hearings)
Helplines and Support Programs, Regional and National:
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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 24 hours every day 1-888-998-6423
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Domestic Violence Resource Center in Washington County: 503-469-8620 or 1-866-469-8600
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Domestic Violence Assault Services (Bellingham, WA)
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UNICA, serving Latinx survivors: 503-669-8350
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National Domestic Violence Hotline (chat help available on their website) 1-800-799-7233
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Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: 24/7 Support Line: (425)-25-ABUSE
Economic Justice:
Women, women of color, and immigrant women are disproportionately employed in low-wage industries as a result of systemic racism and structural barriers. During this pandemic, we are working in partnership to ensure that workers have access to safety-net programs to support themselves and their families, regardless of their immigration status.
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General Resources:
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Unemployment Insurance:
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Paid Leave: Workers who are not laid off may be able to take paid sick leave or paid family and medical leave (leave for longer-term health or family reasons) for COVID-19 reasons. There are city, state and federal laws on paid sick leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave that give rights to workers that may apply to you.
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Immigrant Eligibility for COVID-19 Benefits:
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Benefits for Undocumented Persons (including employment, healthcare, housing, and public assistance benefits)
Coronavirus: Información sobre las prestaciones de asistencia pública para personas sin estatus migratorio
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Essential Workers Safety: Essential workers such as nurses, grocery workers, hotel housekeepers, janitors, airport workers, homecare workers, and farmworkers are continuing to work often in extremely unsafe conditions given the coronavirus. These workers have been struggling to get adequate safety protections from employers and government.
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OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (in English and Spanish)
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COVID-19 Toolkit for Essential Workers Health and Safety (MA Coalition on Safety and Health.)
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Gov. Inslee’s order protecting Workers at High Risk: (over 65 or underlying health conditions)
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Domestic Workers! Keep Safe at Work During Covid-19
¡Trabajadores del Hogar! Mantenganse Segurxs en Sus Trabajos Durante la Pandemia
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Undocumented Advocacy:
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Washington State Budget & Policy Center study on undocumented individuals in Washington state.
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LGBTQ Communities:
LGBTQ people are particularly impacted by COVID-19 because many are concentrated in high-risk industries and/or have underlying health conditions that make them particularly vulnerable. Legal Voice will continue to collaborate with trans-led and LGBTQ-led organizations to ensure that support programs and resources reach all communities.
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COVID-19 Assistance and Low-Income LGBTQ people and families
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LGBTQ Health Care Directives: scroll down to “Queer and Trans Estate Planning”
Racial Discrimination, Racial Disparities, and Community Power:
Racist rhetoric surrounding the global pandemic has led to scapegoating and even violence against the AAPI community and communities of color. Legal Voice continues to stand in solidarity with local and national community partners to track incidents of discrimination, uplift stories of community resilience, and capture better data.
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Documenting and Addressing COVID-19 related Hate Crimes, Discrimination, and Harassment
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COVID-19 Data by Race/Ethnicity in Washington (scroll down to Summary Data Tables)
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Resources for Reporting Discrimination:
Additional Resources:
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Covid-19 renter rights and eviction assistance. (available in multiple languages)
Recursos en español:
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UNICA, la rama de violencia doméstica y sexual de EPHC: 503-669-8350
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¡Trabajadores del Hogar! Mantenganse Segurxs en Sus Trabajos Durante la Pandemia
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OSHA Guía sobre la Preparación de los Lugares de Trabajo para el virus Covid-19