Culturally Specific

An Introduction to Prevention Theory
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Prevention is one integral part of the anti-sexual violence movement. The understanding that sexual violence is preventable is rooted in the framework that this violence occurs within a continuum of events that support a rape culture. Feminist theory and public health models have given us tools to understand social contexts and create comprehensive strategies to end sexual violence. The goal is to reduce the impact of sexual violence upon individuals, our communities, and in society.

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Information and Resources Related to Sexual Assault Work

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) opened in July 2000 as a national information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. Founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the oldest and one of the largest state sexual assault coalitions, the NSVRC is funded through a…
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(2013)
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Agent of Change is an online game which allows users to choose their reactions, creating pathways and customizing situations to the specific questions and needs of the student. Agent of Change addresses many forms of violence, and includes diverse characters. Continuously updated with student pre- and post- test data.

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  • Curriculums
  • Bystanders
  • Healthy Relationships
Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC)
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The Fiscal Specialist 2 is responsible for coordinating and facilitating fiscal support for department managers and their programs. This position requires a high degree of personal initiative and strong communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure smooth workflow, excellence of work standards and an active interest in providing strong customer service. The position also requires an ability to adjust to rapid change.

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Santa Molina-Marshall, es una psicoterapeuta clínica holística con licencia, que ha estado trabajando en el campo del trauma y la violencia sexual desde 1990. En abril de 2014, recibió el premio Visionary Voice Award 2014 del Centro Nacional de Recursos por su destacada labor en el campo de la violencia sexual dentro de su comunidad. Durante los últimos 8 años ocupó el cargo de Directora de Consejería y Defensa en el Centro de Crisis de Violación de D.C., donde dirigió el programa de…

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What You Need to Know About the Law
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Generally the communications between a survivor of sexual violence and a sexual assault advocate at a community sexual assault program are confidential and protected by state law as private communications, also referred to as privileged communications. The two laws related to the confidentiality of communications between a survivor of sexual violence and a sexual assault advocate are RCW 5.60.060 (the sexual…

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Intended to reduce instances of violence among diverse groups of youth by focusing on healthy relationship skills and bystander accountability. Developed and implemented in Los Angeles by Peace Over Violence.

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  • Curriculums
  • Bystanders
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Root Causes
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WA State Department of Commerce, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA)
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Do you have a passion for working with crime victims? Would you like to manage funding that supports services to people hurt or harmed by crime?

This Program Coordinator (Commerce Specialist 2) position in the Violence Against Women Program is responsible for assisting with the Crime Victims Certification Steering Committee, providing technical assistance to community partners, monitoring compliance, accuracy of reporting to support data driven decisions, as well as managing the full…

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(2010)
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Public awareness campaign created by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Encourages bystanders to intervene when they witness peers in dating or sexual violence situations. The posters address:

  • emotional abuse,
  • jealousy,
  • victim blaming,
  • isolation,
  • sexual assault,
  • sexual coercion, and
  • stalking.

Posters represent diversity of racial/ethnic backgrounds and both…

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  • Curriculums
  • Bystanders
  • Healthy Relationships
Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy
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The Shelter Administrative Assistant team member is responsible for handling front desk duties including answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate staff member; welcoming clients, community partners and guests to the administrative offices/shelter; managing the acceptance of contributions and donations; support shelter residents and, handling select non-case management needs of clients.

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In sexual violence prevention work, a model of behavior change is the social-ecological model.

Graphic of Social Ecological Model, showing Individual inside of Relationship inside of Community inside of Societal.

The social-ecological model is used because sexual violence is complex. People perpetrate sexual assault for a wide variety of…

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WCSAP Webpage

Washington State law includes sex offenses and other related crimes, as well as benefits and protections for victims. The following list is adapted from the Sexual Violence Law Center:

Sex Offenses

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  • Criminal Justice Process
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(2013)
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WholeSomeBodies is a curriculum for adults who have children and youth in their lives. Includes a guide for facilitators and a participant workbook with activities and materials to support workshops that address topics such as:

  • etymology and circles of sexuality,
  • sensuality,
  • gender,
  • childhood messages,
  • body image, and
  • media awareness.

Additional material addresses how to have difficult…

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  • CSA Prevention
  • Curriculums
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Healthy Sexuality
WCSAP Webpage

Forms for Sexual Assault Programs

Limited Release of Information Forms - These forms were created by Julie Field, founder of The Confidentiality Institute and the Safety Net Project, National Network of Domestic Violence. (2008, last revised 2010). They can be downloaded and modified to include your agency information.

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  • Management
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For accredited Community Sexual Assault Programs in Washington State, there are specific training requirements for those in management and supervisory positions. WCSAP's Organizational Services Specialist ensures an annual training plan to include in-person and webinar learning opportunity as well as management-centered workshops at the WCSAP annual conference. 

The organization’s director is qualified by having a minimum of six years of management experience. College education may…

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A Prevention Curriculum for Grades 3-5
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110 pages plus CD

  1. Bullying
  2. Prevention
  • Author: Limber, Susan P.
  • Call Number: 155.LIM
  • Publisher: Hazelden, 2009.
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  • Guides & Activities
  • Schools & Campus
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Theda New Breast, M.P.H. (Makoyohsokoyi-Blackfoot name): Born and raised on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, with a Relocation experience in the SF Bay area during the Civil rights Movement, entering UC Berkeley at 17 years old and receiving her B.S.W & M.P.H. in Health Promotion and Prevention. Theda is a founding board member and master trainer/facilitator for the Native Wellness Institute (NWI) 1988-present. She is also a board member of the Sovereign Bodies Institute (SBI),…

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Qualifications

Student membership shall be open to persons who have expressed a commitment to ending sexual violence and whose beliefs are consistent with the mission and philosophy of WCSAP.

Annual Student Membership Fee: $25

Benefits of Student Membership

Free Webinar Trainings
WCSAP conducts 1 webinar a month on average that focus on sexual…
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