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ED manages the daily operations of the agency and its programs, services and staff within the framework and guidelines established by the BOD. Successful candidate must have work and life experience that demonstrates an understanding of domestic violence and sexual violence and how they intersect with other forms of oppression. Master’s level degree in a field relevant to the job is preferred but is not required. Minimum 4 years of experience as a manager/director of a community based not-…

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The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is committed to protecting personal privacy and confidentiality. To uphold this commitment, WCSAP will not sell or license to any third party, any personal contact information we receive from you. This commitment also extends to protecting the privacy of any communications we receive through our website. Any communications received through our website will be kept confidential and personally identifying information will not be used without…

Latinx immigrant and refugee survivors have unique advocacy needs. They may have had experiences, such as border crossing or anti-immigrant political rhetoric, that affect their sense of safety and security. It may be more difficult for these survivors to obtain services because of language barriers as well as cultural norms and beliefs. Advocacy efforts must address these barriers to ensure all survivors have access to services. The following information is intended for advocates who work…

The COVID-19 crisis has led to an increase in domestic violence and compounded trauma for survivors of sexual assault. Both COVID-19 itself and the crisis caused by the pandemic disproportionately impact survivors in communities of color. While both the need for and the expense of providing sexual assault and domestic violence services are increasing, many programs have seen a decrease in donations due to the economic downturn and other COVID-19 related…

This position provides mobile outreach, advocacy, and prevention services throughout Whatcom County, with a focus on rural communities and youth. The Mobile Rural Service Coordinator will work to maintain a strong DVSAS presence in Whatcom County’s rural areas by building and maintaining relationships with community leaders and groups, and by coordinating the delivery of outreach presentations and activities at events throughout the county. They will also work directly with youth in schools…

Michelle Dixon-Wall began working as a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate in 2001 at a dual agency predominantly serving the migrant farm working community in Oxnard, CA, where she grew up. She relocated to Olympia in 2005 and has worked at two local programs in Western Washington. She has worked in shelter, medical and legal advocacy, sexual assault response, program management, promotora outreach, and community engagement. She joined WCSAP in 2013 as the Resource Sharing Project…

In Washington State, all victims of crime have certain rights:

• Crime Victims Rights- RCW 7.69.030
• Child Crime Victim Rights - RCW 7.69A.030

In addition, victims of sexual assault have rights under the Victims of Sexual Assault Act - RCW 70.125, including the right…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Talking Points

A collection of talking points to use in your presentations, one-on-one conversations, and media campaigns. PDF

Activities & Community Engagement

Try incorporating fun activities to help promote awareness about the issue of sexual violence and involve your community in making a difference! Here are a few to get you started:

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape created this curriculum with the goal of empowering youth to make healthy decisions. Each of the 11 sessions includes planning and facilitation notes.

Curriculum themes:

• building respect,
• teamwork,
• communication,
• trust,
• fears,
• stress,
• bullying,
• decision making,
• rumors,
• self-concept, and
• empowerment.

The Director of Legal Services plans, directs, and leads the YWCA's Legal Services Program, which provides protection order and family law assistance to survivors of intimate partner violence, through legal advocacy and representation. This position ensures that program obligations are carried out in accordance with all required laws and contracts, and within best-practice parameters. Responsible for short and long-term planning and strategy, staff development department budget…

Nancy Greenman has done social justice work for more than four decades, with schools, labor unions, women's organizations, and state and local communities. For the past 13 years, she has focused on gendered violence in Oregon, first at the Oregon Department of Justice and ​for the past three years as the Prevention Program Coordinator at AGSATF. Her current work focuses on advocating for youth sexual health, supporting implementation of healthy relationships programming in middle and high…

1. Do not reveal any information to the person serving the subpoena.
2. Look up your agency’s policy and follow it!
   1. If the policy does not answer your question, ask your supervisor.
3. Make sure that management (for example: Executive Director, supervisor) is aware of subpoena immediately.
4. Read the subpoena:
   • To whom is it directed? The Program? An advocate?
   • Who is asking for the information?
   • …

The MVP Model was created by Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society and Jackson Katz. Approaches youth as potential bystanders, not victims or perpetrators, to sexual violence, bullying, and harassment. Playbooks use scenarios in order to build bystander response skills. Official training of trainers is available.

Originally designed to engage student-athletes and student leaders to use their social influence over peers however can be used to engage a wide…

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The Director of Prevention, Health, and Wellness is situated within UW Bothell’s Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. This position provides strategic direction and oversight for UWB’s efforts to build a healthy campus community free of harm, where students have access to resources that support their physical and mental wellbeing.
This position is new to UW Bothell and represents the campus’s commitment to providing critical wellness and support resources to students…

Ellen is an independent consultant and trainer with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically with nonprofits in the anti-violence against women field. Most recently, she has served as the Nonprofit Sustainability Technical Assistance Specialist for the National Resource Sharing Project (RSP) at the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA), where she was responsible for developing and providing training and technical assistance on nonprofit sustainability…

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Step UP! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others.

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