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.
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:
Step UP! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others.
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WWU's Counseling & Wellness Center is seeking a part-time Survivor Advocate to join the team for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Advocate works to increase and support the health and safety of the Western community by providing advocacy services for students with diverse social identities who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. This position reports to the Counseling & Wellness Center's Survivor Advocacy Services…
Kristen Pritchard (she/her) is the Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion Manager at the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Kristen has worn several hats during her time at the Action Alliance, but in her current role, Kristen provides project management and coordination of statewide primary prevention projects, in addition to training and technical assistance on various issues, including joyful sexuality, comprehensive sex education, the connection between sexual and…
This segment of the WCSAP website is designed specifically for new Executive Directors of stand-alone sexual assault programs or dual sexual assault and domestic violence programs, as well as new program managers for sexual assault programs under the umbrella of a multi-service agency. The goal is to share a collection of resources to help guide, inform and support your work in the first six to twelve months of becoming director.
Some of the information in this manual applies…
DVSAS is hiring an Safe-Housing Advocate! This position is responsible for providing empowerment-based direct services to adult and child shelter residents and callers on the 24-hour helpline and for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the shelter facilities. Direct services include: shelter intakes; safety planning; emotional support; education about domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma responses; referrals to community resources; crisis intervention; accountability discussions…
Sexual assault advocates must complete 30 hours of initial sexual assault training plus 12 hours of ongoing sexual assault training annually. WCSAP strives to support sexual assault advocates and local programs by providing Advocate Core Training across Washington state regions three times per year, and ongoing training open for continuing education hours. Ongoing training is provided in-person across the state, as well as online via webinar or through WCSAP's e-learning center. All Advocate…
The most current resources we have nationally provide helpful guidance on promising strategies and programs and evidence on what is effective for preventing sexual violence. While these are not the only strategies to consider, they are an excellent place to start while designing the best approach for your community.
This position is that of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) and serves as the primary initial point of contact for victims of sexual assault. Provides 24/7 support for victims’ immediate needs. Assesses all safety concerns, provides victim information on resources that are available, and serves as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies. The SAPR VA is required to complete and maintain all required program training,…
Advocate Core es un entrenamiento para nuevos intercesores de 30 horas, que cumple con los requisitos descritos por OCVA. Está diseñado para nuevos intercesores que estarán trabajando con sobrevivientes de abuso sexual, para aumentar el conocimiento y dar las herramientas necesarias como intercesor.
Este entrenamiento será facilitado en español, y tendrá un enfoque de las necesidades y múltiples barreras que enfrentan sobrevivientes de abuso sexual en la comunidad inmigrante,…
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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…
