Rally for Victims!
Did you know that victims of violent crime, including sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, could soon face severe delays or even lose access to support services altogether due to […]
Coalition Public Policy Updates
Banishment Zones and Loitering Law Pass Seattle City Council On September 17th, Seattle City Council voted 8-1 in favor of passing multiple drug and prostitution banishment zones including a new […]
Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force
The Coalition in collaboration with the King County Prosecutors Office hosts a quarterly gathering of legal system professionals, advocates, elected leaders, and community partners to discuss together regional responses to […]
CEGV’s Response to Reinstating the “Prostitution Loitering” Law and SOAP Bill
AUGUST 2 2024 (UPDATED ON AUGUST 29, 2024) In early August, City Councilmember Moore introduced legislation that would reinstate the previously repealed “prostitution loitering” law and establish a new “Stay Out of […]
CEGV Launches New Campaign to Fund Gender-Based Violence Supports!
We are excited to share a new and improved tool for you to easily get involved in our budget advocacy efforts! Our Stand with Survivors Advocacy Campaign is focused on […]
Thank you for voting yes on King County Proposition 1!
We are thrilled that so many of our neighbors and community members showed their support for the VSHSL at the ballot box!
Public Policy
We lead on policy and systems change efforts that improve responses to gender-based violence and promote safe, just communities for all. What We Do Engaging in public policy at the […]
Welcome to Amarinthia Torres, Co-Executive Director – Policy
We are thrilled to announce that the CEGV Board of Directors voted to hire Amarinthia Torres to the Co-Executive Director – Policy position! The entire Board and staff unanimously and enthusiastically supported this hiring decision. Amarinthia will begin her new position on May 22nd.
City of Seattle adds $1.5 million for survivors in newest proposed budget
The budgeting process for the City of Seattle is well underway and the Coalition’s recommendation for an additional $1.5 million for survivor-driven mobile advocacy was successfully added as an amendment […]
Seattle Campaign for Automatic Inflation Adjustments: Human Service Contract Win!
Thanks to incredible collaboration and perseverance led by the Seattle Human Services Coalition — a coalition in which we, the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence, play a leadership role — we’ve got some exciting news […]
Tell Seattle City Council: Fund Human Services
The City of Seattle budget process is underway and we need your help! Mayor Durkan’s budget proposal for 2019-20 does not maintain our city’s current levels of human service funding […]
Thank You AdVOTEcates!
We are only two months away from midterm Election Day and a crucial choice for polices and politicians that affect our communities. Are you a part of a member program? Would […]