Ever wish you could provide survivors with more about DV Intervention Treatment (DVIT)? Many of us have been told the standard response to survivors about DVIT is that it doesn't work, so just don't worry about it. Yet, we know that survivors desperately want their abusive partners to change, if not for their sake or…
Please note: This event is for WSCADV Member Programs here's a lot going on! Being part of a Coalition means you don't have to go it alone. WSCADV member programs are welcome to join In These Times: Monthly Drop-In Sessions. What's new at your program? Are recent developments in federal policy having an impact on…
Let's come together and talk about ways to support survivors experiencing housing instability in our advocacy practices. Together we'll learn about the housing systems survivors navigate in our communities, and what our role as advocates can be to support survivor resilience and resources through tools like community and landlord engagement, survivor-driven housing advocacy, flexible financial…
Join us for Money Talks! A webinar series to promote economic justice. Join us on Sept. 3 for a discussion about work, how abuse affects survivors’ ability to work, and the protections that are available in Washington State. We will discuss ways to safety plan with individual survivors about work as well as tips for…
This training explores how disability and domestic violence intersect, highlighting the impact of ableism and the unique barriers disabled survivors face. Our guest presenter is Evan Jones, the SOAR Works Disability Coordinator at Sojourner House. We'll cover Social Security basics, tips for navigating benefits, and introduce SOAR Works as a key resource. Ideal for anyone…
Join WSCADV and preventionists from across the state for the August Gender-Based Violence Prevention Collaborative meeting! The collaborative is a space for connection, community-building, learning and resource-sharing, and collaboration.
Let's go back to basics! Join WSCADV and preventionists from a wide range of programs as we discuss the ins and outs of prevention work. While this training will be especially beneficial for new preventionists or advocacy staff wanting to learn more about prevention, we also invite more seasoned preventionists to register and attend to…
Join WSCADV and preventionists from across the state for the June Gender-Based Violence Prevention Collaborative meeting! The collaborative is a space for connection, community-building, learning and resource-sharing, and collaboration.
Join us for a Child Support 101 webinar for DV advocates presented by Karla Cortez (WSCADV) and Tom Atkinson (Division of Child Support). This webinar will cover the basics of how survivors can access child support collection through DCS (the Department of Child Support) such as:
Please join us as we share information about survivor-led advocacy strategies and responsibilities of legal advocates when supporting survivors of domestic violence. Using interactive exercises, this webinar will deepen legal advocates understanding when applying advocacy principles, in civil and criminal legal settings. This two-day presentation will provide experienced and newer legal advocates with creative and…
Join legal advocates from across the state. On this connection call we will share the latest updates on legal advocacy issues facing survivors, give and receive support from other advocates, and share resources.
Join us for a specialized training designed for advocates on how to support crisis line callers during moments of trauma and uncertainty. This training will equip you with practical tools and compassionate techniques for responding to calls with empathy, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to create a safe space over the phone, recognize signs…
Join us for a Child Support 101 webinar for DV advocates presented by Karla Cortez (WSCADV) and Tom Atkinson (Division of Child Support). This webinar will cover the basics of how survivors can access child support collection through DCS (the Department of Child Support) such as:
Dozens of advocates, managers and directors have come together over the past three years as part of the Advocacy Learning Community to dig deep into how we do advocacy and what that means for ourselves, our bodies, our relationships and survivors. Join us again this spring as we bring together another group of awesome, diverse, innovative…
Many of us are doing prevention in communities where the socio-political framework may differ from our prevention approaches.How do we: Join us as we explore these questions on Wednesday, April 16th from 11am - 12:30pm on Zoom.
Dozens of advocates, managers and directors have come together over the past three years as part of the Advocacy Learning Community to dig deep into how we do advocacy and what that means for ourselves, our bodies, our relationships and survivors. Join us again this spring as we bring together another group of awesome, diverse,…
Join legal advocates from across the state and WSCADV's legal advocacy program coordinator Heather Wehrwood for Legal Advocate Connection Calls this spring! On calls we will: And much more!
Teens, Dating Violence & Suicide: The Lethal Soup Recipe. Those of us that work in the advocacy and prevention space are well aware of the toxic ingredients in young people's lives. Join us as we examine the ingredients that many of our youth, college students and young adults are navigating and then let's look at…
This is a virtual training taking place over three days: Feb. 5th, Feb 6th and Feb 13th. 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 Wehrwood and Blanca McCreary-Ortega. Whether you volunteer or are paid, you work…
Join us for a 101 training on the WA Balance of State Continuum of Care! We'll be joined by Department of Commerce staffers Nick Mondau, Oliver Crain, Dione Griffith, and Carolyn Chang to learn about the resources available in our state's CoC and ways to get involved with homeless resourcing across WA. We will also…