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News from the Public Policy project

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.

2018 Legislative Victories

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  What a year! The historic 2018 Washington State legislative session is over and we are celebrating multiple monumental victories that will have an immeasurable positive impact for some of…

Information on Recent Immigration Enforcement Actions

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WSCADV joins the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (NTF) to oppose the recent arrest and detention of the immigrant transgender domestic violence survivor who was seeking a protection order from her abusive partner in El Paso, Texas.

Best wishes, Grace!

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Grace Huang is leaving WSCADV to continue fighting for survivors at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence.

The 2016 Legislative Session is Underway!

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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…

2015 Legislative Session Wrap-up

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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…

State budget passed

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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…