We will cover everything from how we feel about our own bodies, our relationships, our values, cultural messages, messages about race and sex, how we identify, our orientation and reproductive health. We want advocates leaving the training feeling much more comfortable with our own bodies and sexuality. We can’t ask survivors to talk with us…
Find out what survivors (and you) should know about taxes. Learn how to help survivors tap into extra cash or simply make sure that they aren’t racking up fines.
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 violence!
2016 is bringing us a new year and new requirements and opportunities to do prevention. Join us to hear about what’s in store for us as we move forward with our vision of ending domestic violence!
We'll talk about what we know about new funding requirements for prevention for DSHS contractors as well as share information about new prevention funding available in FY17.
Safer Planning Training | Spokane | December 17th, 2015 Learn more and register
Don't miss out on great conversation about shelter life. I'll plan some content based on what you want to talk about and leave plenty of time for everyone who is on the call to talk with one another. Join us! Learn more and register
Safer Planning Training | Lacey | December 15th, 2015 Learn more and register
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 Deadria Boyland and Tyra Lindquist.
Our next MoneyTalk happens on November 17 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Often survivors need to access public benefits to make ends meet and stay safe. BUT, the system can be confusing and overwhelming, even for advocates to navigate. Join us and learn more about welfare. There are far too many details to cover in just…
Legal advocates! Join us to learn and share strategies for using tools from the Domestic Violence Fatality Review in your advocacy on behalf of survivors. Learn More and Register
This webinar will explore some of the issues impacting immigrant students in Washington state, including disparate school discipline and push out, insufficient supports for students who are pregnant and parenting, insufficient supports for homeless or transient students, and lack of access for parents whose primary language is not English. It will provide information about these…
This webinar covers the newly released prevention guidelines (June, 2015) and what they mean for the field working to prevent domestic violence in Washington State.
Come to Spokane to dream big, work hard, and add your joyful moves to the movement.
***TIME CHANGE*** This webinar is now from 1:00PM-3:00PM. If you have registered previously and can still make it, you don't need to re-register. Court clerks are at the front lines of access to justice, and they play a critical role in making sure survivors can get what they need from the legal system. Join this…
Advocacy for Rookies is a fast-paced two-day course for brand-new advocates doing shelter, community, or prevention work.
This quarter we will be talking about HOUSING! Join us to learn more about the housing protections available to survivors. Let’s talk about how to support survivors to keep their housing and thrive.
WSCADV is (finally!) taking on DV Action Month this year. Join us to hear about our strategy and what's available to help you take action in your community.
This unique 5K fun run/walk takes you around every level of Safeco Field from the top to the players' tunnel to the final lap around the field! More Information Register Now
This the very last call for this contract year. (Maybe we’ll keep doing this. What do you think?) Maybe I can put together some summary materials from our other 3 calls. Would that be helpful? As always, we’ll leave a lot of time for everyone who is on the call to talk with one another.
The 2015 Washington State Legislative Session ended on April 26, 2015. Many thanks to those of you who have been followed the progress through our Legislative Updates and took action when it was needed. This session was packed with debate about prevention, body cameras, housing and homelessness, and paid sick leave. Join us to get a full summary of what happened to the legislation we were closely following during this year’s session, with a particular emphasis on changes to our law around domestic violence services and shelter.