Join us for a two-part training series with Cindene Pezzell from The National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors, formerly known as the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women. Session One: When Survivors are Accused – Addressing the Urgency Every day, victims of intimate partner violence are arrested and incarcerated, often because their…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
The Refuse To Abuse® 5K at T-Mobile Park is a unique event that takes you around every level of the ballpark, from the top to the players’ tunnel to the final lap around the field. Stepping out on the field level of a major league ball park is an awe-inspiring moment that few have experienced! Funds raised benefit our…
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…
Train the Trainer Event for New Anti-Hazing InitiativeCome join Team Up Washington on Saturday, May 20th as we engage the Northwest corner of our state with the newest lesson in the Athletes as Leaders curriculum. This event includes a screening of Byron Hurt's documentary titled "Hazing: The Deadly Ritual" as well as a question and…
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
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 Jake Fawcett and Blanca McCreary-Ortega. Whether you volunteer or are paid, you work in a shelter or a community office, you do system-based advocacy or community organizing for prevention, if…
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!
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Join legal advocates from across the state to learn about and discuss burning legal issues affecting survivors, best practices for legal advocacy, and brainstorm and problem solve how to make change for survivors in our state.
This spring, the Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review will bring together a small group of legal advocates to look closely at the experience of victims and survivors in the legal system. Through deeply examining victims’ experiences, we will shed light on how our communities respond to domestic violence and what needs to change. Note: This event takes place…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Los últimos tres años han producido nuevas experiencias, estrés inmenso, fatiga y aprendizaje inesperado. Hemos creado este espacio con la esperanza de que haya interés en reunirse con sus compañeros para conversar sobre lo que hemos aprendido, dónde estamos ahora y lo que está por venir. Su liderazgo (individual y colectivo) es importante. Su salud…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what's ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
The past three years have yielded new experiences, immeasurable stress, fatigue, and unexpected learning. We have created this space with the hopes that you might have interest in gathering with your peers for conversation about what we have learned, where we are now, and what’s ahead. Your leadership (individually and collectively) is important. Your health…
Owning Your Story & Claiming Your Power: A guide for domestic violence survivors talking about their experiences of abuse and the child welfare system Join us for the release of our new guide for domestic violence survivors who want to share their stories and hear from the advocates supporting them. This new guide provides inspiration…
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…
