Our public policy advocacy includes working for improved laws, helping our members communicate with their legislators, and educating our communities on changes in state and federal law that impact survivors of abuse. Learn more about the Public Policy project.
WSCADV joins the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (NTF) in opposing Executive Orders recently issued by the President relating to immigrants and refugees. These Executive Orders…
It’s initiative signing season, so… Check out this info on initiatives we support or oppose.
Grace Huang is leaving WSCADV to continue fighting for survivors at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence.
The 2016 Legislative Session began today in Washington. This year’s session is a short one, only 60 days, and WSCADV will be monitoring budget discussions and items that affect domestic violence…
Our public policy coordinator, Grace Huang, received the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence 20/20 Vision Award!
The 2015 legislative session is finally wrapping up! Over the past week, the legislature has come to an agreement on a 2015-2017 biennium budget, and a few important bills have…
Good news! Law makers announced an agreement for a 2015-2017 operating budget. We will not be experiencing a government shutdown and state contracts will not be suspended. Get more details…
If the Washington State Legislature fails to pass a budget by midnight Tuesday, state funding for critical services will be suspended beginning July 1. Negotiations are underway and the Senate…
Call the Legislative Hotline and tell your legislators “Please vote in support of HB 2263. We need affordable housing NOW!”
