What’s money got to do with domestic violence? A lot! Join us to learn more about how to support survivors as they navigate the worlds of credit, debt and more. Learn how to build community relationships with financial institutions that benefit the survivors you work with. Polish your safety planning skills to include money and…
Immigrant survivors often face increased risks to safety that is both abuser-generated and system-generated. For this reason, it is important for advocates to understand how to advocate for immigrant survivors that encompasses this reality, identify special immigration remedies for survivors, including special VAWA provisions around confidentiality; and how to prepare enhanced safety plans for immigrant…
What is mobile advocacy, and how do you do it? Join us as we provide you with a framework for this survivor-driven, innovative approach that will have you meeting survivors where they are (literally) and engaging with the community, while maintaining safety for yourself and for survivors. This training will be facilitated by Linda Olsen,…
What is mobile advocacy, and how do you do it? Join us as we provide you with a framework for this survivor-driven, innovative approach that will have you meeting survivors where they are (literally) and engaging with the community, while maintaining safety for yourself and for survivors. This training will be facilitated by Linda Olsen,…
The training will cover what constitutes sexual harassment; state and federal laws that protect survivors in the workplace; how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Northwest Justice Project investigates and litigates these cases; what evidence is relevant and useful in establishing the employer's liability and in establishing the compensatory damages (for pain and suffering,…
What’s money got to do with domestic violence? A lot! Join us to learn more about how to support survivors as they navigate the worlds of credit, debt and more. Learn how to build community relationships with financial institutions that benefit the survivors you work with. Polish your safety planning skills to include money and…
Working with children impacted by domestic violence also means working with their parents and families. Join Dr. Linda Chamberlain and come learn about an educational toolkit that promotes resilience and facilitates community conversations on a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence (DV) and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This educational toolkit is based on work from domestic…
Working with children impacted by domestic violence also means working with their parents and families. Join Dr. Linda Chamberlain and come learn about an educational toolkit that promotes resilience and facilitates community conversations on a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence (DV) and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This educational toolkit is based on work from domestic…
Immigrant survivors often face increased risks to safety that is both abuser-generated and system-generated. For this reason, it is important for advocates to understand how to advocate for immigrant survivors that encompasses this reality, identify special immigration remedies for survivors, including special VAWA provisions around confidentiality; and how to prepare enhanced safety plans for immigrant…
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, with facilitators Mette Earlywine and Tyra Lindquist.
What does "intersectional" mean, and what does it mean in the context of leadership? Join an important and timely conversation about the 4 S's - structures, skills, strategies, and stance - that are needed in this powerful and compassionate form of leadership. If you are a leader (by personality, aspiration, and/or position), join WSCADV's commitment…
Join us on February 14th, 2017 in Olympia for a full day of advocacy and action! Learn about current bills and budget issues, get tips and tools on how to advocate effectively, meet your legislators, and advocate on behalf of survivors of domestic violence! Let’s come together and make a big impact for survivors of domestic…
This day-long workshop will be a special place for advocates who have been doing direct services advocacy for years now (3-30 years). If you have longed to hang out for a day and talk with experienced folks, this training is for you. Here's what we'll delve into: rock solid core skills and the situations that…
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, with facilitators Mette Earlywine and Tyra Lindquist.
We’ve got the tools, let’s use them! Join us as we break down prevention into doable activities, lessons, and icebreakers. You’ll walk away with some tangible ideas and materials for your prevention efforts. Register here!
Join us for a 1 day training where you’ll get to walk in adult and teens’ shoes and learn best practices, tips, and tricks for facilitation. You’ll also walk away understanding how to use these tools not only to improve intervention services but how to use them as a catalyst to engage in violence prevention…
What part of the story made you get involved and what story keeps you connected and inspired?
Join us as we answer these questions, share stories, and keep going at our annual conference in September.
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, with facilitators Mette Earlywine and Tyra Lindquist.
Looking for a 5 hour supervision training to meet DSHS continuing education requirements? Want to get support for your important work with advocates? Come join us for a day of professional development to support great advocacy and organizational health. Learn more and Register
Looking for a 5 hour supervision training to meet DSHS continuing education requirements? Want to get support for your important work with advocates? Come join us for a day of professional development to support great advocacy and organizational health. Learn more and Register