After four years of gathering virtually, we are excited to announce our 2024 Domestic Violence Advocacy Days will be held in-person in Olympia on January 22-23, 2024! The deadline to register is January 12, 2024. Registration is free and this event is open to all Washington state residents. The deadline to request language interpretation for this…
Are you a brand new advocate? This training is for you! Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates, with facilitators Jake Fawcett and Sarah Kendall. Whether you volunteer or are paid, if you work in a shelter or a community office, do system-based advocacy or community organizing for prevention -…
This free train-the-trainer is for high school coaches and mentors who want to empower student athletes to prevent sexual assault, dating violence, and hazing.
This free train-the-trainer is for high school coaches and mentors who want to empower student athletes to prevent sexual assault, dating violence, and hazing.
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Train the Trainer Event for New Anti-Hazing InitiativeCome join Team Up Washington on Saturday, May 20th as we engage the Northwest corner of our state with the newest lesson in the Athletes as Leaders curriculum. This event includes a screening of Byron Hurt's documentary titled "Hazing: The Deadly Ritual" as well as a question and…
Are you a brand new advocate? This training is for you! Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates, with facilitators Jake Fawcett and Blanca McCreary-Ortega. Whether you volunteer or are paid, you work in a shelter or a community office, you do system-based advocacy or community organizing for prevention, if…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Join legal advocates from across the state to learn about and discuss burning legal issues affecting survivors, best practices for legal advocacy, and brainstorm and problem solve how to make change for survivors in our state.
This spring, the Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review will bring together a small group of legal advocates to look closely at the experience of victims and survivors in the legal system. Through deeply examining victims’ experiences, we will shed light on how our communities respond to domestic violence and what needs to change. Note: This event takes place…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Los últimos tres años han producido nuevas experiencias, estrés inmenso, fatiga y aprendizaje inesperado. Hemos creado este espacio con la esperanza de que haya interés en reunirse con sus compañeros para conversar sobre lo que hemos aprendido, dónde estamos ahora y lo que está por venir. Su liderazgo (individual y colectivo) es importante. Su salud…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what’s ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Are you a brand new advocate? This training is for you! Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates, with facilitators Heather Wehr and Sarah Kendall. This virtual training will take place January 24th and 25th, 2023. Whether you volunteer or are paid, you work in a shelter or a community…
Are you a high school coach or know someone who is? Are you disturbed by reports of violence and abuse in our communities? Dating violence and sexual assault are 100% preventable. The conversations you will start through your implementation of Athletes As Leaders and Coaching Boys Into Men will empower student athletes to lead the…
Join advocates from around the state for a legal advocacy get-together and training! Connect with other legal advocates to learn about and discuss legal issues affecting survivors, best practices for legal advocacy, share challenges, success stories and more. Register Now!
What is an advocate? And how do you actually do this work? We are excited to present this fast-paced two-day course for brand-new advocates! REGISTER TODAY!
Calling all new (and new-ish) directors! If you are a brand-new, kind of new, or still-feeling-new E.D. or program director, you are invited to the WSCADV New Directors Orientation. This is your opportunity to connect with peers in a supportive environment, ask questions, and gain insights and practical resources to support your day-to-day work. New directors who…
For over 26 years, we at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence have hosted an annual conference where we bring together advocates, survivors, and allies from across Washington State and build community. Our conference theme changes every year, but every year you can expect movement building strategies, an intersectional analysis, and beloved community. Each…