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.
Domestic violence services across Washington State are facing a massive 23% to 30% cut in state funding contracts, to go into effect July 1. These are the life-saving services that…
The 2023 state legislative session is upon us! On January 9th, we will be heading into a long session (105 days) which means there is more time to pass bills…
The 2023 state legislative session starts on January 9, 2023. Our top priority this session is a joint $132 Million budget request with other crime victim services organizations, and we’d…
Every year during the Washington State legislative session we host a statewide day of policy advocacy and action! Participants learn about budget and policy issues that impact survivors of domestic…
The 2022 Washington State legislative session adjourned on March 10, marking the end of another historic virtual session. WSCADV member programs identified continuation of domestic violence services and affordable housing…
The 2022 Washington State legislative session adjourned on March 10, marking the end of another historic virtual session. WSCADV member programs identified continuation of domestic violence services and affordable housing…
The 2022 Washington State legislative session ends on March 10. We invite you to join us for our wrap-up webinar! Our policy team will share what virtual session was like, the…
Join us as we advocate for domestic violence survivors and their families in Washington State! This year’s Advocacy Day is a virtual event, allowing more connection across the state of…
Join us to hear about WSCADV’s 2022 legislative session priorities, what to expect during the legislative session, and how you can get involved as we advocate for domestic violence survivors and…
This legislative session, the working families tax credit legislation finally passed! People with and without children, and people without a social security number, will be able to access between $300…
