What You Need to Know: Firearms and U.S. vs Rahimi
On February 2, 2023, a three-judge panel of the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal prohibition on gun possession for people subject to domestic violence civil…
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Important Apple Health Updates for Advocates and Survivors
Survivors rely on resources like Apple Health (Medicaid) for the health and wellbeing of themselves and their children, but updates to the renewal process mean that survivor households could lose…
Pride 2023: Toward Safe and Joyful Futures for All of Us
June is the season for celebrating pride, queer love, and being our true selves. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two-Spirit folks have always been leaders in the movements against violence and towards…
Join our team! We’re hiring an Executive Assistant!
Please note: We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest! Come join our great staff team! This position focuses on supporting the Executive Director…
$50.8 Million for Crime Victims Services!
The 2023 Washington state legislative session came to an end last month and the legislature and Governor allocated an additional $50.8 million for domestic violence and other crime victim services to…
2023 Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives
On May 5 and for the first week of May, we remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIW) and commit to action. Tribal member programs and Native…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month!
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and we’re standing with our allies in the sexual assault services field because we’re in the same struggle. Gender-based violence, whether it’s…
The Working Families Tax Credit Is Here!
The Working Families Tax Credit is a new cash payment of up to $1,200 for low to moderate income people in Washington and applications are open now! People with and…
Follow Their Lead 2023 #BlackHistoryMonth #TeenDVMonth
February is the month for love, for Black history, and for teen dating violence awareness. What if we brought all those elements together to take action for teens and Black…
The Path to Safety & Stability: Findings From First of Its Kind Longitudinal Study
Last month’s findings from our long-term evaluation research – conducted in partnership with Michigan State University – indicates that the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) model is more effective than…