Survivors/Partners of Survivors A basic resource guide for support groups responsive to sexual violence.
Advocates are called upon to serve sexual assault survivors of all ages and stages of development. This includes serving children and youth survivors. Advocates may experience some confusion about how to provide best practice advocacy to young people who have been sexually assaulted. There are widespread concerns about how to have age appropriate conversations about sexual assault, and how to include relevant advocacy activities. Furthermore, advocates are often concerned with how to address…
The objective of this course is to expand knowledge of critical aspects of sexual violence prevention. We will begin with an overview of sexual violence prevention, which includes a discussion of public health theory and its relevance to primary prevention efforts. Next, we will introduce a few models and approaches to serve as a foundation for the work of sexual violence prevention. Because the community development process is a major part of the work done around…
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The Organization for Prostitution Survivors (OPS) was founded by survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and allies, to end the violence of prostitution and change cultural norms around oppression, exploitation, and violence against women. OPS provides services in three areas: (1) advocacy, harm reduction and existing services for survivors, (2) education and training on CSE and changing cultural norms of gender based violence, and (3) technical assistance and policy…
Jenn Mason is the owner and founder of WinkWink, an identity-inclusive, all-ages, "not creepy" sex shop in downtown Bellingham, Washington. With Pleasure is our Revolution emblazoned across the storefront, WinkWink is unapologetically political, focusing on sexual pleasure as a social justice issue.
Prior to opening WinkWink, Jenn worked at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County for nearly ten years overseeing the development and education program.…
Curriculum designed to help the prevention of dating violence.
Organization membership shall be open to organizations whose beliefs are consistent with the mission and philosophy of WCSAP. (Organizations do not have to primarily provide sexual assault services).
The 30-hour Advocate Core training is designed to help new sexual assault advocates provide responsive and effective advocacy to survivors of sexual assault. This training meets the requirements as outlined by OCVA. This training has been designed to increase both the knowledge and skill base for training participants and emphasizes a participant-centered training approach.
Advocate Core is considered an introductory, entry-level sexual assault training designed for new volunteers…
UW Bothell’s Violence Prevention & Advocacy Program is hiring for a full-time Survivor Advocate. This position’s primary function is to provide direct, confidential support to UW Bothell and Cascadia College students who have been impacted by sex- and gender-based violence and harassment. The person in this position will join a team of 5 advocacy and prevention professionals and grad student interns. The position is grant-funded, with funding through Fall 2024 guaranteed.
Amy McIntyre (pronouns: she/her) currently works with the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC) in Pierce County as the Bilingual Victim Services Supervisor. She is a proud mom and a lover of coffee, chocolate, poetry, and music! Amy's work history includes time with an immigration firm, time at WCSAP as the Advocacy Specialist on the Crossing Borders & Enlace Projects, and prior to working with WCSAP, she was a community advocate in Forks, WA with the program now called Mariposa…
The intent of these presentations is to provide a starting place or a template for your program when responding to requests, typically from schools, for basic information or awareness raising presentations. We have included the key points and best practice approaches to discussing the topic and expect you may customize some aspects of the slides to meet your community’s needs, experiences, and resources. The slides contain detailed notes and considerations for the trainer.
…Think about the individuals with whom you have working relationships. For example, if you decide to partner with the faith…
Lisa M. Swisher, Clinical Associate Professor, is a clinical child psychologist and a member of the faculty at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Dr. Swisher received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University. Currently, she is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Swisher is the Co-Director for the Children with Sexual Behavior Problems (CSBP) program for school age children and…
The Supreme Court Commissions team at the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a Court Program Assistant to provide a broad range of administrative and programmatic support for the Minority and Justice Commission, the Gender and Justice Commission, the Interpreter Commission, and the Tribal State Court Consortium. This position is located within AOC’s Office of Court Innovation. It supports the work of a tight-knit team of skilled policy analysts and program coordinators who…
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Try incorporating fun activities to help promote awareness about the issue of sexual violence and involve your community in making a difference!
Oversees all prevention, outreach and education programs regarding victim issues in Stevens County. Plans and organizes prevention and awareness campaigns for all crime categories. Provides training to a variety of audiences throughout the county. Manages youth led prevention and outreach activities. Serves as primary RPE preventionist.
Service providers generally view sexual assault victims in rural areas as an underserved population, mostly because of a well-recognized, low rate of reporting and because of the often dispersed nature of services. Rural populations are often marginalized from mainstream power structures, which hold more opportunities for assistance, services, and resources.
Barriers for survivors in rural areas include:
Sexual assault is a profound violation of a person's body, sexuality, and sense of self and safety. The effects of sexual assault can last a lifetime, rippling out to family members, school and work, communities and down through generations.
Sexual assault is an umbrella term that includes a wide range of victimizations. It occurs when a person is forced, coerced, and/or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity. It can include completed or attempted attacks, may or may not involve…
