Consent is an agreement between individuals prior to any sexual activity that clearly communicates which activities each person is comfortable engaging in. Consent can be withdrawn by either individual at any point in time.
There should be actual words or conduct that indicate freely given agreement for sexual activities. Some important points to consider are:
To say 2020 has been a year of turbulence would be a significant understatement. As we pivoted and transformed to try to minimize the effects of a global pandemic, we witnessed again and again the deep harm and pain systemic racism has inflicted on the Black community.
This year has been a turbulent one for WCSAP as well. In the face of board and staff turnover, we made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend operations. We understand that our rocky path had a serious and…
The Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for meeting requirements of DVSAS’ prevention programming based on community needs and current grant requirements. The Prevention Program Coordinator will work closely with the Prevention Education Specialist in coordinating and delivering prevention education curriculum in Whatcom County schools, coordinating and delivering prevention education programming to youth in the community, and in promoting the agency and its mission at community…
michael munson is the co-founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an organization focused on improving the lives of transgender individuals by building stronger connections, providing resources, and empowering growth through knowledge. FORGE is a national training and technical assistance provider funded in part through the Office for Victims of Crime, the Office on Violence Against Women, and the National Institutes of Health. Munson's educational background is in psychology, with an…
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:
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…
Theresa Fears BA, MSW is a graduate of Eastern Washington University with a BA in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. She has been in social services for over 20 years and working to end violence against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for the last seven of them. She created and manages the only sexual abuse prevention program in Washington for people with IDD through the Partnership 4 Safety Program at The Arc of Spokane. She has taught classes…
There are community sexual assault programs that serve every county in Washington State. These programs operate 24 hour / 7 days a week and are accredited to provide sexual assault services that includes:
Some programs might also offer…
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…
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…
Jen has worked in and with law enforcement for over 30 years. She worked with the U.S. Department of Defense until her retirement in 2015, both as a front line criminal investigator and also Resident Agent in Charge in the Pacific Northwest. Upon leaving DOD, Jen worked with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), both as a program advisor administering a human trafficking grant and a volunteer in a program that connects domestic violence victims with services and resources. Since becoming a…
Maury Nation and colleagues completed research that looked at successful prevention programs and identified criteria that were commonly found in these programs. These are referred to as the Nine Principles of Effective Prevention Programs. The Nine Principles serve as a good checklist when reviewing prevention plans to ensure that multiple criterion are met.
Shifting Boundaries is an intervention designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of dating violence and sexual harassment among adolescents. The intervention consists of two parts:
A sexual assault protection order is a civil order issued by the court on behalf of a sexual assault victim. The order can require the alleged perpetrator to stay away from the victim or place(s) where the victim lives or works and to have no further contact with the victim.
Any person 16 or older who is a victim of sexual assault - including a single incident - may petition the court to obtain the order. Victims under…
Harborview Medical Center has an opportunity for a leadership position within our Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center (HATC) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) unit.
The Health Program Operations Manager for the SANE program is a central member of the HATC management team. This position provides leadership, management, and coordination of the SANE program at Harborview that includes the statewide SANE training program.
Tiffany received her Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health with an emphasis on families and children in 2011 from Southern New Hampshire University. She has worked in crisis intervention for over 15 years with adults, children and families who have mental and behavioral health challenges.She has served people in a variety of settings, including in supported living environments, in homes, and in after-school programs. Tiffany also worked as an advocate and program coordinator serving…
All services provided by this Program are confidential. The Program recognizes the very personal and private nature of the information that may be shared by those dealing with the trauma of sexual assault. The Program is committed to honoring the choices of survivors and to provide services in a manner that facilitates client empowerment. The Program will take all necessary steps under this policy and Washington and federal law to preserve the privacy rights of those who receive its services…
The Receptionist/Office Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming, survivor-centered office
environment by performing clerical, general office, and reception functions of the agency. The position provides general administrative support services to staff as well as administrative support for
agency events.
Faith-Based Responses to Crime Victims This 30-minute DVD (NCJ 216616) provides the faith community and the victim services field with examples of successful partnerships that are making a difference in victims’ lives throughout
