Guest post co-authored by Doris O’Neal, Director, manages the Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services programs at the YWCA of Seattle/King/Snohomish and Judy Chen, Executive Director of the Washington State Coalition Against…
Domestic violence is 100% preventable, but only if young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create and maintain healthy relationships. Current state standards for sexual health education…
Social distancing can’t stop us from coming together virtually for loving, respectful relationships! Staying connected is important – now more than ever! So this year, we are focusing on our…
We believe in beloved community, where all people live and love without fear. One way we work toward this vision is advocating for legislation that impacts survivors of abuse in the Washington State…
Participate in a day of action on SEPTEMBER 9! Tell Congress and the White House to pass a COVID-19 relief package that includes not only economic supports for unemployed, underemployed,…
We recently surveyed staff and directors at WSCADV member programs across the state about their wages, employee benefits, and other workplace practices. A total of 200 people participated in the survey…
Staying home due to COVID-19 may be unsafe for people experiencing abuse. Please know that resources are available 24/7 and domestic violence programs across our state are working tirelessly to…
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, 46 sexual assault and domestic violence coalitions, including WSCADV, signed on to the following statement. This is a moment of reckoning. The murder…
The WSCADV Board of Directors is looking for community members and folks from our member programs to run for election to our board. We are seeking nominees who can bring…
We can’t let another day go by without stating affirmatively that we support the protests. White supremacy exists. Police brutality persists. Black lives do matter. We are paying attention, we are mobilizing. We see the connections between police violence and…
