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The 30-hour Advocate Core training is designed to help new sexual assault advocates provide responsive and effective advocacy to survivors of sexual assault. This training meets the requirements as outlined by the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. This training has been designed to increase both the knowledge and skill base for training participants and emphasizes a…

e. nina jay describes herself as “a Black, Lesbian, Womon, Writer who uses poetry as a tool of survival and to break silences around all forms of violence against gurls and womyn, with particular focus on the intersections of race, sexuality, and poverty. "As a survivor of incest and rape, I believe womyn and gurls can create powerful community to fight against the violence and constant degradation that weaves itself into every facet of our lives, by breaking silences and unraveling shame.”…

Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time SOCIAL WORKER at the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center. This position provides a range of direct services to survivors of sexual assault and trauma. Services include crisis intervention, legal, medical, and general advocacy, psychosocial assessment, and brief therapeutic intervention. Services may be provided in the HATC office as well as in the community.

In the State of Washington and nationally, we have selected to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) for the entire month of April. It is a time for individuals and communities to come together to raise awareness and to take action against sexual assault.

The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) stems from the early 1970s, when survivors of sexual violence came together and began to speak out against the atrocities they suffered. They held rallies and public…

An interactive exercise, that addresses the issue of sexual harassment in the school and workplace. While intended for students 14-18, the materials are relevant for adults as well!

1. Sexual Harassment: Adolescents/Teens

• Author: PCAR, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Geoff has always had a creative streak and love of art. After several years of art school, Geoff found jobs with the American Red Cross and the NYC Board of Education which allowed him to give back to the community. Eventually Geoff found a home in Westchester County where he could write songs and poetry, work in clay as a ceramic artist, and further expand his design talents.

Coming out to the LGBTQ+ community in 2000, Geoff soon connected with…

Dr. Pilar Hernández-Wolfe, is Professor in the Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy Program at Lewis and Clark College and she has a private practice in Portland, Oregon. She is an AAMFT approved supervisor. She is guest faculty at the Universidad Javeriana, Cali in Colombia. Her work is widely published in numerous family therapy and psychology journals. She is the author of “A Borderlands’ view of Latinos, Latin Americans and Decolonization. Rethinking Mental Health,” and “La Resiliencia…

The Grants Specialist (Commerce Specialist 1) provides technical assistance to staff and grantee’s on various program related issues. This position contributes to the unit’s technology and granting infrastructure to support the mission of the program and division by maximizing the availability of information and ease of operation.

This position is within the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA), who serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington…

All services provided by this Program are confidential. The Program recognizes the very personal and private nature of the information that may be shared by those dealing with the trauma of sexual assault. The Program is committed to honoring the choices of survivors and to provide services in a manner that facilitates client empowerment. The Program will take all necessary steps under this policy and Washington and federal law to preserve the privacy rights of those who receive its services…

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…

A Step-by-Step Guide for Survivors

1. What is a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO)?
2. What other types of orders may help me?
3. What can a SAPO do and not do?
4. Am I eligible for a SAPO?
5. How old do I have to be to petition for a SAPO?
6. How is a SAPO issued?
7. What types of…

The Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for meeting requirements of DVSAS’ prevention programming based on community needs and current grant requirements. The Prevention Program Coordinator will work closely with the Prevention Education Specialist in coordinating and delivering prevention education curriculum in Whatcom County schools, coordinating and delivering prevention education programming to youth in the community, and in promoting the agency and its mission at community…

Technology increasingly affects all of our lives and has specific and critical impacts on work with survivors. Survivors often need information on how to be safe while using technology, support around online harassment, and options related to unauthorized distribution of sexually explicit images. Emerging technologies from social media to national databases pose challenges for safety, privacy, communication, and outreach. Advocates have an important role to play in research, options, and…

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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 terms "sexual assault," "sexual violence," and "sexual abuse" are often used interchangeably, though it may be more common to hear one term versus another in certain circumstances. Sexual violence is commonly used when referencing violence on a global scale, or talking about the continuum of sexual violence. Sexual abuse is more commonly used when talking about the sexual assault of children and youth.

WCSAP generally uses the term sexual assault to encompass a range of…

As one of the leaders in the movement to end sexual violence in Washington and across the nation, WCSAP understands the deep intersection between forms of oppression. These forms of oppression create a system that puts people of color at an increased risk for violence, discrimination, and inequity. We support efforts to create an atmosphere of nonviolence through social change. We recognize that disrespect, ignorance and the abuse of disparities in power are the roots of violence. We…

The Client Services Program Coordinator position is a full-time position with Rebuilding Hope involving extensive contact with sexual assault and abuse victims, as well as their support systems, while seeking a wide array of client advocacy and specialized support services, as well as third-party community professionals. In dealing with issues (medical and or legal) surrounding sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation/human trafficking, the Position serves as lead service…

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