We believe everyone should have access to money, housing, childcare, and education so they can make decisions about their relationships without regard for the financial impact of those decisions. Learn more about the Economic Justice project.
In Our Shoes: The Next Steps is a workbook that walks you through a six-step process to develop and sustain a community-based effort to advance economic security, especially for those affected by domestic violence.
Report on WorkFirst practices and its impact on survivors and children.
Report on the first five years of domestic violence advocates working in community services offices (CSOs).
A critique of the child support system in Washington State and recommendations for the future.
An article on how the child support system works in Washington State and tips for working with survivors.
An article exploring advocacy and confidentiality issues for domestic violence advocates placed at Community Services Offices (CSOs).
Survivors talk about their experiences with welfare and DSHS.
What survivors need to know about how personal information is handled at the welfare office.
This resource provides details about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) time limit and administrative hearings for domestic violence survivors.
This article examines the connections between poverty and domestic violence, and includes stories from survivors.