Our Refuse To Abuse® 5K is Going Virtual!
For the health and safety of all involved, we are shifting this year’s Refuse To Abuse® 5K to something we can do while social distancing. What’s a virtual 5K? Participants…
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2020 Legislative Wins!
The 2020 Washington legislative session is over! The Legislature adjourned yesterday, bringing a close to this year’s session. Despite working under very tight time constraints and a mounting public health…
Harvey Weinstein Verdict and Public Charge Rule
Monday was a day we won’t forget. February 24 was a milestone for #MeToo survivors, with a major verdict in the Harvey Weinstein case. We honor the survivors who came…
Black History Month
We’ve been so inspired by the many powerful stories being highlighted for Black History Month. Join us in showing gratitude for the incredible work Black Women have poured into the…
Which Bills Have Moved On: Legislative Update Post Cutoff
February 19th was the cutoff for bills to be approved in their “house of origin” (the house in which the bill was introduced). Three of WSCADV’s priority bills cleared that…
Legislative Session Update – Halfway Through!
The first 30 days of session were a whirlwind, but thanks to all of you—our incredible community of advocates, survivors, and supporters—we have many wins to report. Domestic Violence Virtual…
February is Teen Dating Violence Action Month!
February is Teen Dating Violence Action Month! Here are some of our favorite resources for you to use and share throughout this month and beyond. We want everyone to be…
Legislative Session Week 2 Update
We are two weeks into the 2020 session, and have lots of news to share! This year’s session is only 60 days long, and WSCADV has hit the ground running…
Position Statement on Criminal Responses to Domestic Violence
WSCADV is working for a Washington State where everyone is free from violence and abuse. We believe this future is possible if we prioritize strategies to improve community well-being for…
The 2020 Legislative Session Begins Today!
Welcome to the start of the 2020 Washington State Legislative Session! It’s a short session this year, scheduled to run today through March 12th, so we anticipate things will be fast-paced…