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API Chaya
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Temporary, part-time manager position for API Chaya's anti-human trafficking program.

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The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) is a non-profit organization that strives to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence. WCSAP provides information, training and expertise to program and individual members who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and all those whose lives have been affected by sexual assault. WCSAP is committed to providing equal access to services to all program participants and to treat individuals with…

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For Advocates
WCSAP Webpage

Please review these organizations' websites and inform yourself about their specific services, to ensure that the referrals you provide to survivors are appropriate. If a survivor you are working with has a legal need that cannot be addressed by these organizations, please contact WCSAP for technical assistance and to connect with other legal service providers and technical assistance providers.

In Washington:

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Frequently Asked Community Development Questions
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Think about the individuals with whom you have working relationships. For example, if you decide to partner with the faith…

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Seth Kirby has his dream job as the Director of Oasis, Pierce County's only drop-in, support, and resource center specific to LGBTQ youth. Seth has been involved with Oasis for over 10 years as a volunteer, HIV prevention educator, and as the director. Seth serves on the Seattle-King County Regional Task Force that is developing an action plan to better serve youth who are victims of sexual exploitation. Seth holds a master's degree in Public Administration and serves on the board of the…

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Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy
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Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault complete client screenings and intakes, provide phone-based and face/face advocacy as needed, support shelter residents, walk-in clients and remote/phone-based clients or hotline calls with referrals and information for appropriate resources including developing safety plans if appropriate. This position also performs general administrative and recordkeeping duties. Cleaning shelter common areas and living spaces and other tasks…

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WCSAP Webpage

Help for incarcerated victims in Washington State

Are you an inmate calling from a Washington prison, jail, or work release program or calling on behalf of an inmate?

This is the ONLY number inmates can call that won't be recorded and is guaranteed to be confidential: (855) 210-2087

In Washington State, there is a Sexual Assault Support and Information Line that is operated by an independent agency outside of the Department of Corrections.

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SAAM Interactive Tools

Try incorporating fun activities to help promote awareness about the issue of sexual violence and involve your community in making a difference!

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WCSAP Webpage

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
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  • Rural Communities
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Laurie Schacht has been providing support to survivors of sexual assault through the YWCA Clark County since 2001. Throughout that time she has co-facilitated psychoeducational support groups, co-trained facilitators, and grown in her knowledge and understanding of groups, appreciating the unique healing opportunity that groups can offer survivors. Laurie recognizes what an honor and a responsibility it is to hold space for survivors as they courageously share their healing journey with one…

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Hope Alliance
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Hope Alliance in Centralia, WA is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate. If you have a strong commitment to helping people, have solid office skills, and are willing to complete sexual assault/domestic violence advocate training, then this could be the job you’ve been looking for. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Hope Alliance advocates for and empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hope…

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Spokane, WA
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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…

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A Letter from the Director
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Over the past several weeks, I have received feedback from a number of WCSAP members and partners that people want to know more about what WCSAP is doing to address institutional racism and oppression at our organization. This communication is my initial attempt to meet that request, and to share more about the internal racial equity work that WCSAP is doing.

What has happened at WCSAP?

In 2019, WCSAP named co-directors to lead the organization; one of these co-directors…

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Riddhi Mukhopadhyay is the Director of the Sexual Violence Law Center in Washington State. She has represented victims of sexual violence, specializing in working with clients with challenges in accessing justice based on mental illness, developmental disabilities, limited English proficiency, and immigration status. Prior to SVLC, Riddhi worked at the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel (DAC), representing individuals with mental health issues in criminal defense and in civil…

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the accounting department including full-cycle accounting and all financial reporting activities of the organization. This position is also responsible for the management of commercial leases. The Accounting Manager provides staff support to the Internal Operations Committee of the Board of Directors, and reports to the Executive Director.

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Registration for February 2021
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in Washington State
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Washington State is a national leader in the field of sexual violence services. The service system was developed in Washington with a profound commitment to victims' needs and continues to be supported by a statewide infrastructure that includes state government and nonprofit organizations. Washington is fortunate to have funding from state government and a dedication to services specifically for sexual assault victims.

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