Resource Library – Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)

Issue Briefs: Victims of Domestic Violence Homicide Accessing Public Benefits

Published June 2020

Research summary of domestic violence homicide victims accessing public benefits prior to their death.

Last updated June 26, 2020Published December 2007

A table of domestic violence fatalities in Washington State by county, updated every 6 months.

Last updated June 2, 2020Published May 2006

What survivors need to know about how personal information is handled at the welfare office.

Published October 2019

Overview of the Domestic Violence Housing First approach to advocacy.

Published July 2018

A summary of the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of non-profit advocacy around elections.

Last updated May 28, 2020Published April 2016

Definitions of the components of the Domestic Violence Housing First approach to advocacy.

Published February 2018

This fact sheet explains how providing financial assistance to a survivor receiving public benefits can impact their eligibility.

Published February 2018

This flowchart outlines when Washington State law requires the surrender of weapons with a protective order.

Published February 2018

This tip sheet is for domestic violence programs beginning to do prevention work in their community.

Published January 2018

This infographic describes what mobile advocacy is and how domestic violence programs are using it.