CEGV speaks up about the impact of federal policies on the King County GBV landscape
The Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence was invited to speak to the Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes at Seattle City Hall on July 18, 2025. This committee was […]
Report Back: Summit on Crime Survivors
The Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence was proud to be a sponsor of the first ever Summit on Crime Survivors: Support Survivors, Foster Justice held on June 13, 2025. The half-day […]
CEGV Supports the Shield Seattle Initiative!
On June 25th, the Coalition was invited to attend the press conference for the recently announced Shield Seattle Initiative. Co-ED Amarinthia Torres stood alongside so many community partners, coalition leaders, […]
Coalition Ending GBV Upholds Values of Fairness and Transparency
We recently had the opportunity to share our concerns on how the City allocates funding in a recent article by Publicola. Check out remarks from the Coalition’s Co-Executive Director, Amarinthia […]
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AUGUST 29, 2024) In early August, City Councilmember Moore introduced legislation that would reinstate the previously repealed “prostitution loitering” law and establish a new “Stay Out of […]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.