Everyone should be free to make decisions about their body and their family, and experience sexuality without violence, coercion, or external control. We address the link between reproductive and sexual coercion and violence against women and girls. Learn more about the Reproductive Justice project.
“Domestic violence is about power and control, and many abusers choose to weaponize a partner’s bodily autonomy and reproductive choices as tools of violence. Reproductive coercion, a form of interpersonal violence,…
Innovative Partnership pilots between community-based home visiting programs and domestic violence/sexual abuse advocates supporting families experiencing coercion and abuse.
A guide for survivors who have been involved in the family policing system and who want to advocate for change through storytelling.
No matter where we’re from, what our families look like, or how much money we make, we all deserve the support and resources we need to care for ourselves and…
Everyone should be free to make decisions about their body without violence, coercion, or external control. The freedom to make decisions around reproductive health allows people to write their own…
Credit: Repeal Hyde Art Project Because Washington State recognizes that “people have the right to choose or refuse to have an abortion,” state-regulated health plans are required to provide abortion…
Home visitors always say “the relationship is connection and this connection is a protective factor” in the lives of families living with domestic violence. Supporting a family experiencing domestic violence…
Advocates and home visitors are interested in preventing and reducing harm, supporting families, and finding community-based solutions that work for everyone. This resource includes strategies for building meaningful partnerships to best support families.
A brief overview of abortion access information in Washington State and links to further resources.
This article was authored by Trenecsia Wilson, LMHC CDPT MHP NCC for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, June 2020. Introduction We talked to domestic violence advocacy programs from…
