Reproductive Justice
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…
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2022 Legislative Summary
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…
Impact of the Domestic Violence Housing First Model on Survivors’ Safety and Housing Stability: Six Month Findings
We are excited to announce the 6-month findings of the DV Housing First Demonstration Evaluation have been published in the Journal of Family Violence. An infographic summarizing 6-month findings can…
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Safety, Housing, Stability and Mental Health of Unstably Housed Domestic Violence Survivors
This unique study published in the Journal of Community Psychology is one of the first to examine the impact of COVID-19 on unstably housed DV survivors over time. Critical findings…
Examining Contextual Influences on the Service Needs of Homeless and Unstably Housed Domestic Violence Survivors
This study published in the Journal of Community Psychology utilizes data from the Domestic Violence Housing First longitudinal study to evaluate the importance of matching service interventions to the individualized…
Brief Note: Exploratory Examination of How Race and Criminal Record Relate to Housing Instability Among Domestic Violence Survivors
This brief published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence commentates on the relationship between criminal records, racial background, and housing instability. This preliminary, cross-sectional analysis gathered data from the DVHF…
The Use of Children as a Tactic of Intimate Partner Violence and its Relationship to Survivors Mental Health
This study published in the Journal of Family Violence evaluates use of children as a tactic of intimate partner violence and subsequent impact on survivor mental health. Data for this…
Confidentiality
A collection of information, resources, and training materials on how advocates and advocacy programs can best protect survivor confidentiality.
Safety Planning
A collection of information, resources, and training materials to help advocates address a range of safety concerns in their work with survivors of abuse.
Advocacy for People with Disabilities
In this training course, you’ll learn how living with a disability impacts survivors of abuse and gain practical tools for effective advocacy.