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According to a wave of recent new reports and high-profile books, "hookup" culture is in the process of replacing traditional dating on college campuses — radically altering how young people think about intimacy and sex, and liberating young women from patriarchal rituals and norms. But for anyone looking to get a handle on these allegedly transformative changes, there's been little beyond speculation and anecdotal evidence. This presentation by Stanford University's Paula England, a leading…

En este entrenamiento tendrás oportunidad de repasar y ampliar las prácticas de crear un plan de seguridad, como apoyar a una victima de abuso sexual durante un juicio, órdenes de protección, los derechos de las víctimas en su vivienda, programa de dirección confidencial, y las opciones de alivio migratorio para sobrevivientes inmigrantes. Este entrenamiento es para todo intercesor que trabaja con víctimas de abuso sexual y será facilitado en español, con traducción en Ingles.

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Lummi Member/Klamath descendant. Engaged to my best friend and love of my life John. Proud mother/grandmother of 22. Love watching all sports with my family but biggest fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

I have over 25 years of extensive, progressive and successful leadership in the tribal government.

I’m currently working for WomenSpirit Coalition as the Public Policy Coordinator. Developing and sustaining advocacy to create and encourage a social, political, and economic…

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The criminal legal system is designed to punish the wrongdoer. This is a process that involves multiple steps that can take up to a year or more to complete.

Reporting

A police report is made or child/adult protective services report is made. Reports to police are reviewed by detectives. Sometimes they will want more information, other times they will conclude there is enough information. On both occasions they may want to interview the victim.…

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The main responsibilities of this Commerce Specialist 2 (Program Coordinator) position are assisting the Sexual Assault Services Section with grant program development and implementation, providing technical assistance to community partners with consultation from section manager, monitoring compliance and accuracy of data with reporting to support data driven decisions, as well as managing the full grant cycle.

This position works within the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA),…

Rebecca received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Virginia and her Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. She is the Prevention and Education Coordinator at the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress in Seattle, WA. Rebecca works with youth and adults to prevent sexual assault, promote healthy relationships, and create safer communities. She has led several successful community mobilization projects. Rebecca is a co-founder of the Violence…

Over the last few years The White House has taken actions to call attention to the scope of campus sexual violence, provide guidance to schools on how to effectively respond when violence has occurred, improve Title IX enforcement, and prevent campus sexual assault.

The White House and partners have used many avenues such as launching a resource website and large-scale public awareness campaigns to start the conversation in communities. Additionally, The White House worked with the…

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For more than 30 years, WCSAP has been advocating for all survivors of sexual assault, their families and communities on the state and national level. Our staff and members testify before state legislative committees, contact legislators and track bills that affect survivors and communities.

Additionally, the coalition attends meetings of state and national agencies to make the voices of survivors heard in discussions about victim services, sex offenders, the criminal justice system…

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-…

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Latinx immigrant and refugee survivors have unique advocacy needs. They may have had experiences, such as border crossing or anti-immigrant political rhetoric, that affect their sense of safety and security. It may be more difficult for these survivors to obtain services because of language barriers as well as cultural norms and beliefs. Advocacy efforts must address these barriers to ensure all survivors have access to services. The following information is intended for advocates who work…

The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is committed to protecting personal privacy and confidentiality. To uphold this commitment, WCSAP will not sell or license to any third party, any personal contact information we receive from you. This commitment also extends to protecting the privacy of any communications we receive through our website. Any communications received through our website will be kept confidential and personally identifying information will not be used without…

¡Acompáñanos a nuestra próxima reunión de Intercesorxs Bilingües en persona!

El propósito de esta reunión es para crear la oportunidad de aprender entre intercesorxs y compartir los recursos que conoces- el enfoque será en los servicios a la familia. El almuerzo será proveído y todo participante recibirá compensación por el millaje.

La reunión se llevara a cabo en el Centro Latino - 1208 S 10th St. Tacoma, WA 98405

Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en contactar a…

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…

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…

Michelle Dixon-Wall began working as a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate in 2001 at a dual agency predominantly serving the migrant farm working community in Oxnard, CA, where she grew up. She relocated to Olympia in 2005 and has worked at two local programs in Western Washington. She has worked in shelter, medical and legal advocacy, sexual assault response, program management, promotora outreach, and community engagement. She joined WCSAP in 2013 as the Resource Sharing Project…

In Washington State, all victims of crime have certain rights:

• Crime Victims Rights- RCW 7.69.030
• Child Crime Victim Rights - RCW 7.69A.030

In addition, victims of sexual assault have rights under the Victims of Sexual Assault Act - RCW 70.125, including the right…

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:

• building respect,
• teamwork,
• communication,
• trust,
• fears,
• stress,
• bullying,
• decision making,
• rumors,
• self-concept, and
• empowerment.