WSCADV Guide to Legislative Advocacy
A guide for engaging in Washington state legislative advocacy.
Resources
Search & Filter
By Topic
By Type
By Language
Search Results
2023 Legislative Session Summary
The 2023 Washington State legislative session adjourned on April 24, marking the end of its first hybrid session. Our top priority was a joint $132 Million budget request with other…
Advocacy Learning Community: Takeaways from Year Two
Building on last year’s takeaways in the Advocacy Learning Community (ALC), we focused on taking care of advocates who support survivors in their communities. ALC members connected with others doing…
Advocates and Home Visitors: An Innovative Partnership in Action
Innovative Partnership pilots between community-based home visiting programs and domestic violence/sexual abuse advocates supporting families experiencing coercion and abuse.
Owning Your Story and Claiming Your Power: Talking about Domestic Violence and Child Protective Services
A guide for survivors who have been involved in the family policing system and who want to advocate for change through storytelling.
Prevention Basics
A collection of tips and tools for domestic violence prevention work.
Prevention Basics
An introduction to domestic violence prevention
Housing First: What Does It Take for Domestic Violence Survivors?
Do you care deeply about safe and stable housing for survivors? Are you committed to survivor-driven advocacy and listening to what survivors say they want and need? This paper is…
Building Dignity: Design Strategies for Domestic Violence Shelter
Building Dignity explores design strategies for domestic violence emergency housing. Thoughtful design dignifies survivors by meeting their needs for self-determination, security, and connection. The ideas here reflect a commitment to…
Supporting Victim Defendants
This resource details tangible ways to support victim defendants within community-based domestic violence programs, as well as the criminal legal system. The list was co-created by legal advocates participating in…