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:
Join us for an insightful conversation with former labor and community organizer and author Vanessa Priya Daniel as she discusses topics such as the barriers to creating authentic belonging and how to support and retain women in leadership roles. Seats are limited so register now before it's too late! (event location to be shared in…
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…
Are you a brand new advocate? This training is for you! Advocacy for Rookies is an in-depth, interactive training for domestic violence advocates. 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 - if you are new to this work,…
This training session is intended for executive directors or program directors of community-based DV survivor services organizations in WA state. If you would like to attend, please send an email to wscadv@wscadv.org. Into the storm we go. While this is not a new concept, it is worth re-visiting often and especially now. What do we…
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!
Advocating for survivor families involved with the child welfare system can be complicated and heart-breaking for families and advocates. How do we bring our boldest advocacy to a flawed system on behalf of survivors and their children? The training content overview includes: Member and Associate Program fee: $75 General Public fee: $125
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…
Are you a coach, athletic director or administrator who would like to learn how to implement our two evidence-based curricula: Athletes As Leaders and Coaching Boys Into Men? Come and join us at T-Mobile Park for 2 hours of certified (OSPI) coaches training in these high quality violence prevention leadership development programs. We invite you to participate…
Join us in Olympia, WA for WSCADV's Domestic Violence Advocacy Days at the State Capitol, where advocates and survivors will come together to engage with lawmakers on issues that truly matter! This is a crucial moment because we’re making a BIG budget ask to our legislators this year, and we need your voices to make…
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…
Why are Black and Native American families impacted disproportionately? Who was the child welfare system made for and why? How does the past live on in the present? Has it made things better for children and their families? Are these impacts accidental or planned? Our expert panel, Dr. Thomas Crofoot, Dr. Marian Harris, and Dr. Margaret…
Join us for our upcoming webinar on shelter and housing advocacy practices! Megan Rabbitt from Reloshare will be joining in to introduce Safe Stays and The Grove, two cutting-edge ReloShare platforms transforming how agencies support their communities. With live demos, we'll explore: We will also spend time together discussing common challenges in shelter and housing…
