WSCADV 2023 Conference
Join us as we come together with other advocates from across Washington State. This year's conference theme is "The Power of Story."
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Upcoming Events
LifeWire World of Hope Gala & Auction
Join LifeWire Saturday, October 14, 2023, at their World of Hope Gala & Auction which brings together over 500 community guests for an evening of glamour and giving. Evening highlights […]
$10 – $2000
Sexual Health and Trauma Recovery for Neurodivergent Bodies
This training will explore the lived-experience of ADHD and Autism such as sensory and attending differences, emotional dysregulation, and executive function. This training will also identify ways that these lived-experience differences can impact an individual’s sexual health over a lifetime. Lastly, this training will offer ways to modify trauma treatment to be more Neurodivergent-affirming.
A Night of REST 2023
Every day, thousands of individuals will be exploited in the sex trade in King County. At REST, we believe that everyone deserves to be loved—and everyone deserves a life free […]
The Badassery of Our Survivorship: Our badass body-brain connection
A FREE virtual 4 session series, chalk full of wisdom & practices on how we can holistically cultivate an adaptive and healthy relationship with our nervous systems, within our wildly […]
ACRS 50th Anniversary Gala
Join ACRS for their 50th anniversary gala celebration with inspiring speakers, cultural performances, and an exciting live auction, while reconnecting with friends from both the past and present. We'll look […]
The Badassery of Our Survivorship: How Every Breath is Healing
A FREE virtual 4 session series, chalk full of wisdom & practices on how we can holistically cultivate an adaptive and healthy relationship with our nervous systems, within our wildly […]
Monthly GBV Director’s Meeting (In-Person)
Monthly GBV Director's Meeting. This meeting happens monthly via Zoom. Every quarter, it will meet in-person at a TBD location. Contact Lea lea@endgv.org or Amarinthia amarinthia@endgv.org for more information.
Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is an evidence based self-healing tool that uses gentle tapping to acupressure points which can help dissolve stress and limiting beliefs, clear negative emotions, and disturbing […]
Free
Integrative Trauma and Healing Framework- Foundation Concepts
The workshop offers foundational knowledge on trauma and trauma-informed practice for service providers. Topics include the Integrative Trauma Framework; neurophysiology and embodiment of trauma at multiple levels; interruptions of fundamentals: safety, agency, dignity, and belonging; and, pathways to healing. Learning Objectives Facilitator Bios Leslie Briner For over 20 years, Leslie has served families experiencing homelessness, […]
LifeWire World of Hope Gala & Auction
Join us Saturday, October 14, 2023, at our World of Hope Gala & Auction which brings together over 500 community guests for an evening of glamour and giving. Evening highlights […]
Atlantic Street Center Annual Gala: Striving & Thriving
Please join Atlantic Street Center for an evening of compelling stories, community achievements, and a look towards an even brighter future. We are excited to once again host our gala […]
ADWAS’ Annual Hope & Justice Gala
Come celebrate with ADWAS for an evening of "Hope & Justice" as we continue supporting Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. This annual event is a time for our […]
The Badassery of Our Survivorship: Our 6 survival responses
A FREE virtual 4 session series, chalk full of wisdom & practices on how we can holistically cultivate an adaptive and healthy relationship with our nervous systems, within our wildly […]
Gender-Based Violence Advocate Gathering – FALL EDITION
This past April, 72 advocates from 14 community-based agencies and 6 system-based entities came together at Renton City Hall to network, participate in a resource mapping activity, and hear a presentation on the basics of systems-based advocacy. We ran short on time so we didn't even cover all the content we had planned!The feedback for […]
Working with Victim Defendants & Survivor Respondents
Join Sexual Violence Law Center for our Lunch Matters CLE Training Series every third-Thursday of the month from 12-1:15pm. Attorneys, advocates, and anyone working to support survivors with safety needs […]
Embracing Empowered Intimacy: Fostering Positive Sexuality and Healthy Relationships for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
From the University of Washington HATC Education Forum This session will provide an overview of barriers to healthy relationships that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face and look to […]
The Badassery of Our Survivorship: Honoring the wisdom of our body’s survivorship
A FREE virtual 4 session series, chalk full of wisdom & practices on how we can holistically cultivate an adaptive and healthy relationship with our nervous systems, within our wildly […]
JOIN US FOR AN IN-PERSON EVENT!Advocate Connection Space Kickoff
Strong relationships within our communities have the potential to increase our capacity both individually and systemically. We hope to make this work more sustainable to better organize and meet survivor needs, fill gaps in services, and to share the joys and burdens of the systems we work within. Our intention is to provide a space […]
More Than You Can Handle: How Religion Can Be Used in Intimate Partner Violence
Many Christians have heard the saying, "God won't give you more than you can handle." This is often said to those who are experiencing hardships, trials, and tribulations. This line comes from a verse in the Bible (1 Corinthians 10:13), but it is not talking about hard things in life, but rather temptations. As a result […]
2023 Behavioral Health Legislative Forum
King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is excited to announce its annual forum will be held in person once again! Join us on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30pm at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. The event will include: We're looking forward to once again joining in […]
Community Relief Day: Seattle Tickets & Social Services
Community Relief Day: Seattle Tickets & Social Services Friday, December 1, 2023, Public Health/Chinook Building- 401 5th Ave, Seattle, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The following organizations will be present to provide services to the community: · Seattle Municipal Court: Set up ticket payment plan or if eligible, community service plan; check driving records/license status; […]
Dine Out at Mioposto for New Beginnings
Support survivors of domestic violence by dining in or ordering out on Tuesday, December 5th at Mioposto Pizzeria's Ravenna location! 20% of all dine in *and* take out orders will […]
The Intersection of Fatphobia and Rape Culture: How Weight Stigma Influences Sexual Violence
Presenter: Monica Schell, Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center In our society, fat people are discriminated against and looked down upon simply due to the size of their bodies. Fatphobia (the […]
DVCHAP Training 2023 Q4
This virtual training is for gender-based violence community-based advocates who intend to submit referrals in the DVCHAP system for housing placement.The Domestic Violence Coordinated Housing Access Point (DVCHAP) system is a DV-specific housing resource system parallel to King County's Coordinated Entry for All. This training will provide DVCHAP historical context and background, discuss the DVCHAP […]
Advocate Connection Space
This is a space for advocates to explore and imagine what a stronger, more collective system might look like in our work, while collaboratively creating stronger connections to increase individual capacity. Strong relationships within our communities have the potential to increase our capacity both individually and systemically. We hope to make this work more sustainable […]
January DVCHAP Workgroup Meeting
WHAT: The function of the DVCHAP Workgroup Meeting is to facilitate collaboration as DV organizations with the common purpose of best supporting survivors in our community, give input and feedback on the DVCHAP system, suggest changes to the DVCHAP system, and to provide agency updates. WHO: DV program managers & directors or program representatives, and […]
Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center Education Forum
Be REAL : REsilient Attitudes & Living with Megan Kennedy, MA, LMHC and Kizz Prusia, MPA, University of Washington Resilience Lab The University of Washington’s Be REAL program is a […]
Advocate Connection Space
The Coalition invites gender-based violence advocates to connect and co-create a space to encourage peer support, capacity-building, and community care. We will continue our conversations from the past two months to inform and develop how this space can continue to be helpful, useful, and engaging. Please RSVP by emailing Abby. If you would like to […]
2024 Coalition Annual Membership Meeting
Event Details Ring in the new year with the Coalition at our 2024 Annual Membership Meeting! ThursdayJanuary 18, 20249:00-12:00 pmTukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S Banquet Hall Free parking onsite. On the Agenda:The Coalition's mission is 'to end gender-based violence and promote equitable relationships through collective action for social change." Come to learn more about the […]
Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center, Education Forum: Building Capacity with Youth Leaders to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
New Beginnings has multiple programs to prevent teen dating violence. Three of their programsfocus on building youth leadership and capacity for peer education. Join us to learn more about how […]
Advocate Connection Space
The Coalition invites gender-based violence advocates to connect and co-create a space to encourage peer support, capacity-building, and community care. We will continue our conversations to inform and develop how this space can continue to be helpful, useful, and engaging. Please RSVP by emailing Abby. This month we are able to accommodate a virtual option! […]
Value Aligned Collaborative Supervision through Appreciative Inquiry (virtual event, membership-only)
What: This Appreciative Inquiry Based model developed by Quantum Possibilities positions both supervisor and supervisee as knowers as it outlines a pathway for both to co-create a shared vision of success and co-design a plan to bring that vision into reality. Appreciative Inquiry is an inspiring, growth-promoting, and transformational philosophical and practical approach to frame, take […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the Criminal Legal System
In this introductory training, advocates, case managers and other social service professionals will follow the path of a criminal case from reporting to resolution. By walking through each step in the criminal justice process, participants will learn about the complexities of the system and gain a better understanding of what victims and families experience as […]
KAPWA: FOR OUR FUTURES
API CHAYA 29th Annual Vigil API Chaya invites you to our 29th annual vigil, Kapwa: For Our Futures on March 7th, 2024 3pm-5pm atthe King County Courthouse Presiding Courtroom on […]
Gender-Based Violence Advocate Gathering Spring 2024 (membership only, an in-person event)
Last year, we gathered together as community-based and system-based advocates to connect, learn from each other, and strategize on how to serve survivors better. It was amazing to see your […]
API CHAYA Annual Gala
We are so excited to be returning to our in-person gala for the first time in five years! The theme will be, "Family Reunion: We Belong," and we will gather […]
DV Housing & Homelessness Resources Virtual Training, 04/09
There will be two opportunities to join with different training dates & times, but both will cover the same material!TUESDAY APRIL 9th from 9:30am - 12:00pm&THURSDAY APRIL 11th from 12:00pm […]
DV Housing & Homelessness Resources Virtual Training, 04/11
There will be two opportunities to join with different training dates & times, but both will cover the same material!TUESDAY APRIL 9th from 9:30am - 12:00pm&THURSDAY APRIL 11th from 12:00pm […]
New Beginnings Community Chat on Nurturing Consent from Infancy to Adulthood
Join Neba (our community engagement manager) and Victoria (our social change advocate) in how to teach consent to your child from infancy to adulthood. We'll chat about what consent is, […]
2024 Celebration for Change
Thank you to friends, community, and supporters of the Coalition for another amazing Celebration for Change event! Once again, we gathered at Mount Baker Community Club to celebrate the past year […]
Sign Like It Matters: Trauma- Informed Interpreting Workshop from ADWAS
This workshop is designed for experienced interpreters. During this session, we will explore the concept of trauma and its impact on individuals. Specifically, we will examine traumas that are unique […]
April Advocate Connection Space
Click here to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86367428699?pwd=WVlHVERhb2VCZHFackNseGJHclNxQT09
REFUGEE WOMEN’S ALLIANCE (REWA) in partnership with The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority: Sexual Assault Prevention event
Join us virtually on Zoom as we educate and raise awareness about sexual assault. Wear your denim and pearls to show solidarity with survivors, challenge harmful attitudes, and promote a […]
Deconstructing Law & Order: SVU
Deconstructing Law & Order: SVUThursday, April 25, 5 p.m.Bellevue CollegeFREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Pop culture informs the way many people think about the experience of survivors in the legal system. KCSARC's […]
Sexual Violence Law Center Event
Change Makers and Silence Breakers Celebration Join us on Thursday, April 25th for a family-friendly evening with our community, celebrating equity and justice for all survivors – and learn about […]
Mother Nation – Healing Together
Mother Nation is hosting Healing Together to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day Open to community and MMIP families Guest Speakers Margo Hill (Spokane Tribal Citizen, EWU Urban […]
HATC Education Forum: Aunties Are a Game Changer: How Indigenous Love Heals Historical Trauma
We will be joined by Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LICSW, IBCLC (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) from Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services. Camie is a devoted leader for Indigenous families locally and nationally. In […]
Jewish Family Service Community is Caring Luncheon
Join us at our annual Community of Caring Luncheon to connect with the JFS family—friends, supporters, volunteers, and staff—and hear about our life-changing work in the community this year. Together, […]
NWIRP 40th Anniversary Gala / Gala del 40 Aniversario de NWIRP
We're excited to welcome you back to the Westin Seattle for our Gala this year! Join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary of defending and advancing immigrant rights in […]
TWO DAY Trauma Training Intensive, hosted by the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence
FOR ADVOCATES & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Day 1: Deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma on survivors and support service providers (6/13 10am-4pm Virtual […]
HATC EDUCATION FORUM PRESENTS: Preventing Sexual Violence in Washington State Middle Schools
Presenters: Nikki Van Wagner, MA, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction & Ann Richey, MPH, University of Washington This webinar will share information about youth-centered and community-oriented strategies to prevent […]
CEGV Community and Membership Summer Picnic
Register for the GBV Community and Membership Picnic! Co-Hosted by the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence and the King County VAWA STOP Grant Wednesday July 10th, 20244:00-6:00 pmJefferson Park3801 Beacon Ave […]
Domestic Violence Housing First Training
Join the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence on a training about the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) approach. Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024Time: 10a […]