Join us on October 30th. As we wrap up Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM), WSCADV is providing this webinar to help you as advocates and social change agents learn how we can raise up an army of inspired storytellers to empower survivors, as well as change the culture that supports the destructive conditions of coercion…
Join us for MoneyTalks! A webinar series to promote economic justice. MoneyTalks takes on topics that will help you understand how economics affect survivors of domestic violence, and provides a place to convene with other advocates to exchange good ideas. If you’ve got something to say about money and domestic violence, this is the place for…
Survivors rely on essential resources like Medicaid (AppleHealth) for the health and well-being of themselves and their children. Upcoming changes in Medicaid mean that survivor households may lose their coverage if they don’t take action now. And, we’ve got important health care updates about accessing free contraception (and more) and pregnancy medical services -- including undocumented people. Andrea…
Join us for MoneyTalks!, a webinar series to promote economic justice. MoneyTalks will take on topics that will help you understand how economics affect survivors of domestic violence and provide a place to convene with other advocates to exchange good ideas. If you’ve got something to say about money and domestic violence, this is the…
Please join us for a free virtual training with Tram Tran Larson- Housing Justice Project Community Engagement Manager and former DV advocate and WSCADV staff to learn about Washington State tenant rights for DV survivors. During the training we will also explore housing advocacy and discuss best practices when serving survivors in housing programs such…
For many survivors who use substances, it is a way to cope with the traumatic effects of abuse, while some are also coerced into using by their abusive partner. Providing support to survivors experiencing this dependency can be challenging for any advocate to navigate. Come join the conversation on how to support survivors to make…
The 2023 Washington State legislative session ends on April 24th. We invite you to join us for our wrap-up webinar on May 23rd. Our policy team will share what happened during session, the status of our priority agenda item (hint: the budget) and other DV-related bills, and what this means for our member programs and survivors in…
Are you a preventionist who is tired of the dance with school administrators and educators to gain access to their students to bring them what they know they need/want? Have you ever wondered about a special key to gain that access? How many times have you thought, "There should be a law that mandates schools…
In this webinar we will cover the basics of how survivors can access child support collection through DCS (Department of Child Support) such as
Were you super busy in 2022 and didn't get a chance to attend the two needs assessments we held then? Not to worry, one final opportunity to let us know what you need now!
Are you an advocate working with survivors navigating the world of housing? Join us for a virtual training where we'll learn about WA state tenant rights and also explore best practices when serving survivors in housing programs such as rapid rehousing or housing choice vouchers.
Are you a youth coach or athletic director looking for evidence-based team leadership development? Come get certified in Athletes As Leaders and Coaching Boys Into Men. These excellent programs can uplift your team and change your school culture for the good! Come join us for a webinar. We will listen to some great speakers and…
Every year during the Washington State legislative session we host a statewide day of policy advocacy and action! Participants learn about budget and policy issues that impact survivors of domestic violence and connect with the legislators who represent them. This event is always a powerful way our community comes together to make a big impact…
We've all been surviving a long three years of pandemic which has created massive need for survivors and their families and our communities. We know that many of you have been stretched to the max and many have had to make the decision to leave the work in order to maintain their wellbeing. We want…
Building Dignity: Design Strategies for DV Shelter is 10 years old! But the questions of how we create emergency, transitional and long term housing that meets the needs of survivors and their children remain. Join us for a conversation about DV advocacy services and design. We will be focusing on design solutions that support the key…
We've all been surviving a long three years of pandemic which has created massive need for survivors and their families and our communities. We know that many of you have been stretched to the max and many have had to make the decision to leave the work in order to maintain their wellbeing. We want…
Join us for MoneyTalks! A webinar series to promote economic justice. MoneyTalks will take on topics that will help you understand how economics affect survivors of domestic violence and provide a place to convene with other advocates to exchange good ideas. If you’ve got something to say about money and domestic violence, this is the…
Join us for Child Support 101. Learn about Child Support, how it can impact survivors, and ways survivors can more safely navigate that system. This webinar will be co-hosted by Tom Atkinson from the Division of Child Support and Deadria Boyland from WSCADV. Bring your questions! Note: The last date to request language interpretation for this webinar…
Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates, with facilitators Heather Wehr, Jake Fawcett, Blanca McCreary-Ortega, and Sarah Kendall. The training will take place over four days the week of October 24-28, 2022. Session 1: Tuesday, 10/25/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 2: Wednesday, 10/26/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 3: Thursday, 10/27/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 4: Friday, 10/28/22,…
Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates, with facilitators Heather Wehr, Jake Fawcett, Blanca McCreary-Ortega, and Sarah Kendall. The training will take place over four days the week of October 24-28, 2022. Session 1: Tuesday, 10/25/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 2: Wednesday, 10/26/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 3: Thursday, 10/27/22, 1:00-4:00 pm Session 4: Friday, 10/28/22,…