Statewide Legal Advocate Gathering
Come together with other legal advocates for a day of training, connection and resources at this year’s Statewide Legal Advocate Gathering! Registration is free and lunch will be provided. The…
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Legal Advocate Connection Call
Join legal advocates from across the state along with WSCADV’s legal advocacy program coordinator Heather Wehrwood. On this connection call we will:
What You Need to Know: Firearms and U.S. vs Rahimi
On February 2, 2023, a three-judge panel of the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal prohibition on gun possession for people subject to domestic violence civil…
Statewide Legal Advocate Forum
Join legal advocates from across the state to learn about and discuss burning legal issues affecting survivors, best practices for legal advocacy, and brainstorm and problem solve how to make…
Fatality Review for Legal Advocates
This spring, the Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review will bring together a small group of legal advocates to look closely at the experience of victims and survivors in the legal system. Through…
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…
Coercive Control and Protection Orders: What You Need to Know
Join us for a training on coercive control and protection orders from Sexual Violence Law Center. Recent legislation has added coercive control to the definition of domestic violence and will go into…
Legal Advocacy Quarterly Connection Calls
Have you been craving connection with other legal advocates? Do you want to talk about how things are going for survivors in your community and problem solve with other advocates…
Legal Advocacy Quarterly Connection Calls
Have you been craving connection with other legal advocates? Do you want to talk about how things are going for survivors in your community and problem solve with other advocates…
Updates on Protection Order Reform Bill (HB 1320) Implementation
Last legislative session E2SHB 1320 was passed to modernize and harmonize civil protective orders in Washington State. This bill contains many updates to existing protection order- including revisions to laws…