About Accreditation

Community Sexual Assault Programs (CSAPs) in Washington State receive their funding through the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA). Every four years, each community sexual assault program undergoes a rigorous accreditation process, whereby they are audited by an outside agency, Northwest Resource Associates (NWRA) to ensure that sexual assault survivors have access to quality services across the state.

OCVA is responsible for the accreditation process broadly, including the determination of accreditation standards and the enforcement of the accreditation process. NWRA conducts the accreditation review and delivers each program’s score to OCVA.

WCSAP staff provides technical assistance to CSAPs as they prepare for accreditation. This technical assistance varies widely in scope and is developed in response to each program’s individual needs. For some programs, this means that WCSAP staff provides assistance and guidance over the telephone. For others, WCSAP staff travels to the CSAP to provide intensive on-site assistance.

Accreditation Reminders

The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy has announced new Prevention Standards for community sexual assault programs. Revised Accreditation Standards have not yet been released. This page will be updated when the revised standards become available. Please check this site. You may also contact Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck at jennifer@wcsap.org should you have any questions.

Accreditation Resources

Accreditation Toolkit: This newly revised handbook gives you step-by-step information on how to prepare for your accreditation review. No matter where your agency is in the accreditation cycle, you will find valuable information on how to maintain information, manage your program, and remain in compliance with Accreditation Standards.

Sexual Abuse/Assault Services Standards

Accreditation Standards

For Technical Assistance related to meeting Accreditation Standards or preparing for your next accreditation review, contact Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, WCSAP Program Management Specialist, at Jennifer@wcsap.org or 360-754-7583 x112.

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