Culturally Specific

A Step-by-Step Guide for Survivors

1. What is a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO)?
2. What other types of orders may help me?
3. What can a SAPO do and not do?
4. Am I eligible for a SAPO?
5. How old do I have to be to petition for a SAPO?
6. How is a SAPO issued?
7. What types of…

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.

Announcement Page

WCSAP is very pleased to present to you the most recent edition of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs Advocate Core Instructor’s Training Manual (2016). The revised edition is an easy to read format that contains:

• Introduction and Instructor’s Overview
• Storyboard and Checklist
• Storyboard that shows what lessons correspond with WCSAP online modules
• Day One: Philosophical Foundations
• Day Two: Dynamics and…

Mo Lewis is the Prevention Services Specialist at King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, working with various communities to help prevent sexual assault and promote healthy relationships. Mo is the co-founder of the Violence Prevention Coalition and is a co-author of the FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) curriculum.

The terms "sexual assault," "sexual violence," and "sexual abuse" are often used interchangeably, though it may be more common to hear one term versus another in certain circumstances. Sexual violence is commonly used when referencing violence on a global scale, or talking about the continuum of sexual violence. Sexual abuse is more commonly used when talking about the sexual assault of children and youth.

WCSAP generally uses the term sexual assault to encompass a range of…

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-…

• Announcement Page

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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…

Many crucial issues from funding, to sex offender policy to laws relating to sex crimes are debated in the Washington State Legislature every year. WCSAP tracks these many issues and communicates back to our members so that you can participate.

Detailed information on the Legislative Process can be found on the state's website, and here is a short summary:

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…

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:

• survivor isolation from services
• …

Preventing Sexual Violence

The Prevention Resource Center is a project of WCSAP to provide technical assistance, trainings, and resources on the primary prevention of sexual violence. It is our goal to provide relevant prevention tools to WCSAP member programs, other allied organizations, and communities interested in ending sexual violence.

Included in this section is information about Washington’s prevention plan and service standards, publications, recorded webinars, and…

Jen Przewoznik, MSW, is a trainer, technical assistance provider, practitioner and program evaluator with over 15 years of experience working with and within LGBTQ and women's communities. Jen is currently the Director of Prevention and Evaluation at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) where she provides training and technical assistance to rape crisis centers, college campuses, military communities, and allied professionals who are working on sexual violence primary…

The King County Public Health Department created this comprehensive sexuality education and violence prevention curriculum. Students are exposed to developmentally appropriate and medically accurate information.

Addresses:

• healthy sexuality,
• body image,
• gender role norms,
• media literacy,
• communication,
• LGBTQ youth experiences,
• self-esteem,
• decision-making, and
• healthy…

Position Overview
KSAC is an established, well-respected nonprofit organization with an eye on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We are looking for an experienced nonprofit leader to oversee all areas of KSAC’s operations, strategic planning, and organizational capacity.
Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee all areas of KSAC’s operations, including community outreach, events, nonprofit administration, fundraising, strategic…

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Cat has been with the Iowa coalition since 2001 managing the National Sexual Assault Coalition's Resource Sharing Project for the coalition. She provides capacity-building training and technical assistance to state and territorial sexual assault coalitions. In addition, she coordinates all national activities and events for the project. Cat has worked in the anti-violence movement since 1995 at national, state, and local advocacy organizations.

Toolkit developed in South Africa focused on ending different forms of violence in their communities, including domestic and sexual violence and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

This campaign engages men as

• teachers,
• coaches,
• youth,
• interfaith communities and
• fathers.

The CJCKC is in search of a Training and Outreach Coordinator to join our collaborative and dynamic team. The CJCKC is grounded in a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) model: A powerful, victim-centered approach that brings together professionals and experts in the field to provide the most collaborative response for children and families. Our MDT responds to child physical and sexual abuse cases, among others, and includes partners from the CJCKC, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, law enforcement…