We Are the Movement: 2026 WSCADVSA Conference: Full Schedule

This year’s conference honors the people who built this movement, and the people continuing to carry it forward. For generations, survivors, advocates, organizers, and community members have created safety, support, and change together. Their lived experience, knowledge, and care have shaped this work from the very beginning. Join us for two days of connection, learning, and envisioning what’s possible when we build safety, healing, and belonging together.

Speaker and workshop announcements coming soon! For more information, please see our FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].

For more information about the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, visit our website.

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8:00am PDT

Check-In & Morning Coffee

Monday September 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Lobby

Come get checked in for the conference and pick up your nametag and swag bag. Enjoy some coffee and tea before we get started. Please note we will not be serving breakfast.

Monday September 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Lobby

Break

9:00am PDT

We Are the Movement: Lineage, Belonging, and the World We Are Becoming (Monday Plenary)

Monday September 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Ballroom (CD)

Workshop Evaluation

Every movement has ancestors. Every movement has a future. The question is: who are we becoming in between?

This opening keynote invites us to reflect on the people who built this movement, the communities that continue to sustain it, and the relationships that will carry it into the future. Through story, reflection, and imagination, we'll explore what it
means to belong to a movement that is bigger than any one organization or role—and how each of us contributes to the world we are building together.

Speakers

Alexis Flanagan

CEO, Resonance Network

Alexis Flanagan (she/ella) is a queer Black feminist DC girl whose heart pumps to the beat of “the Pocket” that holds down DC go-go music and culture.

After living abroad as an exchange student in Argentina during her senior year of high school and receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of Maryland, College Park, Alexis began her career as a K-12 and adult educator, teaching Spanish to... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Ballroom (CD)

Plenary

10:00am PDT

Morning Break

Monday September 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT

Lobby

Monday September 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Lobby

Break

10:30am PDT

Creating Medicine Shields

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Advocates will create their own Medicine Shield in this hands-on workshop. Medicine Shields have long served as symbols of protection and strength within Native traditions, including all cultures. This session invites participants to discuss how incorporating cultural practices like this one into their work can support resilience, self-care, and a deeper, more culturally responsive connection to the communities they serve.

Limit 25 participants. All are welcome, but we particularly encourage Native advocates and advocates who work primarily with Native survivors to join this session.

Speakers

Arlene Red Elk

Yeha:wi Healing Journey Facilitator, Mother Nation

Elder Arlene Red Elk (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe) is Lead Facilitator and master designer of the Circle of Life workshop series. She specializes in multi-abuse trauma of violence against women and is well known across Indian Country as designer of services such as the original Ina... Read More →

Bridgette Light

Yeha:wi Healing Journey Co-Facilitator, Mother Nation

Bridgette (Jamestown S’klallam Tribe) joined Mother Nation in 2023 to assist Elder Arlene Red Elk with the Yeha:wi Healing Journey. She is a member of the Jamestown S’klallam Tribe and a holistic nutritionist currently studying plant medicine and indigenous food pathways. Bridgette worked for her Tribe for several yea... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, culturally specific advocacy, Native-led advocacy, hands-on workshop, self-care/sustainable practice

10:30am PDT

Healing in the Web of Trauma: Culturally Responsive Care for Black Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), more than one-half (53.6%) of the Black women surveyed experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking that was committed by an intimate partner during their lifetimes. Black women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) face unique challenges, often shaped by the intersecting identities of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. IPV within this community also occurs within a "web of trauma," which includes historical trauma, family violence, structural violence, institutional violence, cultural violence, and community violence. Black survivors also disproportionately experience reproductive coercion, non-fatal strangulation, and domestic homicide, with many also coping with IPV-related PTSD and depression.

To address these complex issues, Dr. West and Ms. Doris O’Neal developed the 4-part National Resource Center on Domestic Violence’s Technical Assistance Guidance Series: Serving Black Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (see https://drcarolynwest.com/publications/).

Based on these guides, this interactive presentation will give participants the tools and practical strategies to identify, reach, and effectively serve Black women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) by providing survivor-centered, culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, strengths-based care. Additionally, presenters will explore effective strategies for addressing the unique challenges Black survivors face when navigating systems of support.

Speakers

Doris O'Neal

Director, GBVSS, YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish

For more than 25 years, Doris O’Neal has been dedicated to survivor-defined advocacy, public policy, and restorative justice, with a focus on helping survivors who are African American, living in poverty, or experiencing housing instability. Doris O’Neal is currently the Director... Read More →

Dr. Carolyn West

Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Washington

Dr. Carolyn West is an award-winning Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington, expert witness, author, and consultant who has investigated gender-based violence in the lives of Black women for more than three decades. She has authored more than 100 publications... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, culturally specific advocacy, systems advocacy, trauma & mental health, domestic violence

10:30am PDT

Make It Make Sense! Why the State Budget Matters for Survivors and Your Program

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Washington State is one of the top 5 wealthiest states in the country. And yet, programs that support survivors are being slashed, our own programs are stretched to the limit, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle cry poverty when balancing our state budget. Make it make sense! This workshop will help you better understand our state budget, what it funds, and why safety net programs are the first to be cut. We will also learn about why such a wealthy state has a big revenue problem and more about the movement to change that. Join us for a big picture discussion and how you can be a part of the change in your community.

This workshop is for advocates, directors, and anyone who wants to get nerdy about revenue!

Speakers

Traci Underwood

Director of Policy Development & Research, Economic Opportunity Institute

Traci Underwood holds a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Washington where she focused on public policy and nonprofit administration and has been working for economic justice for Washingtonians since 2001.

She is the Director of Policy Development & Research at the Economic Opportunity Institute where she has been on staff for 4 years. Some recent policy successes Traci has worked on include, strengthening our state’s Paid Sick & Safe Leave and Paid Family & Medical Leave programs... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic community engagement & organizing, economic justice, public policy, managers & directors, systems advocacy, domestic violence, sexual assault

10:30am PDT

Safer in a Digital World: Practical Tech Safety for Advocates

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Technology is increasingly part of the safety concerns survivors bring to advocates, from phones, social media, location tracking, and hidden devices to online harassment, impersonation, and rapidly changing AI tools. This practical workshop will explore how technology is being used to monitor, intimidate, exploit, and harm survivors, while giving advocates concrete strategies for responding. We’ll look at safer communication, digital trails, documentation, tracking concerns, accessible tools advocates can use with survivors, and the role agencies play in making sure staff have the training and resources they need.

Speakers

Leslie Briner

Principal, Social Strategies

For over 25 years, Leslie Briner has served people experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, systems involvement, and trauma. Leslie operates Social Strategies, an education and technology agency based in Seattle that equips public agencies and social service organizations with... Read More →

Chris Free

Operations & Technology Director, Social Strategies

Chris Free is the Operations & Technology Director at Social Strategies, bringing over 25 years of experience in systems design, technology infrastructure, and public policy. He leads the technical architecture and development of complex digital learning ecosystems—including statewide... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, domestic violence, sexual assault

10:30am PDT

Supporting Survivor Defendants

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Many people who are incarcerated have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault prior to system involvement. This training will provide context for how survivors become criminalized, explore advocacy approaches across different court systems, and share strategies for building effective relationships with defense attorneys and therapeutic courts. Participants will also examine organizational barriers that may limit support for survivor-defendants and identify opportunities for more inclusive legal advocacy.

Speakers

Liz Uchitelle

Legal Advocacy Coordinator, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Liz Uchitelle is the Legal Advocacy Program Coordinator at WSCADV/SA, where she supports survivors navigating the criminal legal system and pushes for justice reform rooted in survivor-informed advocacy. She also brings a trauma-informed yoga practice to her work, using it as a tool... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, legal advocacy, systems advocacy, domestic violence, sexual assault

12:15pm PDT

Monday Lunch

Monday September 28, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Ballroom (CD)

Monday September 28, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Ballroom (CD)

Break

1:30pm PDT

Arte, Sanación y Esperanza: Construyendo una Comunidad Más Allá de la Violencia Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres Rurales de YWCAWW / Art, Healing & Hope: Building Community Beyond Violence YWCAWW Rural Women’s Support Group

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

TBA

This workshop will be presented in Spanish with limited English interpretation available.

Arte, Sanación y Esperanza: Construyendo una Comunidad Más Allá de la Violencia
Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres Rurales de YWCA WW
Este taller explora cómo la creatividad y el arte pueden apoyar a las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y agresión sexual en su camino hacia la sanación, la conexión y el fortalecimiento personal.

Guiadas por el personal y Promotoras de YWCA, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de crear arte en un espacio de apoyo, utilizando la expresión artística como una forma de:

Fomentar la conexión, el sentido de pertenencia y la expresión personal
Crear un espacio seguro y confidencial para la sanación
Honrar las experiencias, fortalezas y resiliencia de cada sobreviviente
Apoyar a las sobrevivientes mientras imaginan y construyen una nueva vida libre de violencia

Juntas, crearemos obras de arte que reflejen el espíritu de pertenencia y que recuerden a quienes con demasiada frecuencia no son vistas o escuchadas que importan, que sus voces importan y que pertenecen a nuestra comunidad. Este es un camino hacia la construcción de una vida libre de violencia, basada en la esperanza, la conexión y la comunidad. La esperanza es comunidad. Juntas somos más fuertes.

Art, Healing & Hope: Building Community Beyond Violence
YWCA WW Rural Women’s Support Group
This workshop explores how creativity and art can support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault on their journey toward healing, connection, and empowerment.

Guided by YWCA staff and Promotoras, participants engage in a supportive group experience where creating art becomes a pathway to:

Foster connection, belonging, and self-expression

Create a safe and confidential space for healing

Honor each survivor’s experiences, strengths, and resilience

Support survivors as they envision and build a new life beyond violence

Together, we will create artwork that reflects the spirit of belonging and reminds those who are too often unseen or unheard that they matter, their voices matter, and they belong. This is a journey toward building a life without violence—one grounded in hope, connection, and community. Hope is community. Together, we are stronger.

Speakers

Celia Guardado

Community Outreach and Relationships Coordinator, Crossing Borders Survivors Advocate, YWCA Walla Walla

I have a great passion for working alongside domestic violence and sexual assault immigrant survivors and have done so for several years starting out working with a grassroots nonprofit, Amigas Unidas, out of Yakima, Washington under the umbrella of YWCA. Upon ending the contract... Read More →

Maria Enriquez

Promotora, YWCA Walla Walla

My name is Maria Enriquez. I am an immigrant from Jalisco, Mexico. I was a victim of domestic violence.

Three years ago, I was in a great depression suffering from domestic violence and did not know what to do. Someone told me to call the YWCA. I spoke to an advocate on the phone... Read More →

Maria Venturi

Promotora, YWCA Walla Walla

My name is Maria Venturini and I am from Lima, Peru, South America. I immigrated to the United States when I was 12 yrs old. I lived in Miami Florida all my life where I was fortunate to go to college and earn my degrees.

I later married a North American man where my life with him was one of extreme verbal, emotional and economic abuse. He was living a double life when we divorced. I mourned my separation and my relationship but left with our two daughters and went back to school for my 5th degree... Read More →

Carmen Garza Ceron

Promotora, YWCA Walla Walla

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, community engagement & organizing, culturally specific advocacy, domestic violence, hands-on workshop, immigrant & refugee communities, rural communities, sexual assault

1:30pm PDT

Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation (FGM/C) in Washington State

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in WA State is an interactive session designed to increase attendees understanding of FGM/C in Washington state, address common myths and misconceptions, and strengthen participants’ ability to support prevention and survivor-centered responses. Through storytelling, reflection, and discussion, participants will develop an understanding of the cultural and social drivers of FGM/C, its health consequences, and the US and global context with a focus on Washington State’s prevention and response efforts. The workshop encourages participants to identify meaningful actions they can take within their professional and community roles. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to promote awareness, respond with compassion, and connect survivors to available resources and referral pathways.

Speakers

Dr Muna Osman

Washington Coalition to End FGM/C

Dr. Muna Osman is a doctor-prepared nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. A Somali-American mother and first-generation refugee, she arrived in the U.S. 25 years ago with her one-year-old daughter. Muna is a passionate advocate and policy leader dedicated... Read More →

Severina Lemachokoti

Social Worker, Washington Coalition to End FGM/C

Severina Lemachokoti is a member of the Washington End FGM/C Coalition and actively supports the implementation of Washington State’s FGM/C law passed in 2023. She serves as a Community Advisory Board (CAB) member and collaborates with the Department of Criminal Justice in developing... Read More →

Jalang Conteh

FGMC Program Implementation Specialist, Mother Africa

Jalang Conteh serves as the Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Implementation Specialist at Mother Africa, where she supports the implementation of Washington State’s FGM/C Prevention and Response Project. In this role, she collaborates closely with community organizations... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, advocacy skills, community engagement & organizing, culturally specific advocacy, immigrant & refugee communities

1:30pm PDT

Principles of Coaching for Managers and Directors

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Are you looking for ways to feel that spark of creativity and connection again with your staff and team? What about yourself? Coaching skills can be a way to encourage and engage, build self-awareness, and foster a healthy organizational culture. Come learn about some principles and practices of coaching and how it relates to survivor advocacy and program management. This interactive workshop will be informed by the Co-Active Coaching model. We’ll also talk about coaching support for us as positional leaders, and dealing with the isolation, exhaustion, and burn-out that so many face these days.

Speakers

Keri Moran-Kuhn

Executive Director, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Since 1991, Keri has been engaged in supporting survivors. Her work began in Ohio, then continued in the Rocky Mountains of Montana and eventually lead her to Oregon in 2000. Keri has been with the Coalition since 2005 in various roles and currently is the Associate Director. Keri... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic self-care/sustainable practice, managers & directors, domestic violence, sexual assault

1:30pm PDT

The Living Lineage Project: Story, Art, and Belonging Across the Movement

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

TBA

Who helped shape your journey into this work? What wisdom do you carry? What do you hope others inherit from you?

Join us for a creative, story-centered workshop where we'll reflect, connect, and contribute to a collaborative art project honoring the many people, experiences, and communities that make up this movement. Together we'll explore how storytelling and collective creativity cultivate belonging across generations of advocates while helping create a living expression of our shared movement that will continue to evolve throughout the conference.

Speakers

Alexis Flanagan

CEO, Resonance Network

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, hands-on workshop, self-care/sustainable practice

1:30pm PDT

Virtual Presence, Real Impact: Tele Forensic Exams in Practice

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

This workshop will provide an overview of the new statewide Tele Forensic Program. Participants will learn about the program's structure and services, explore the types of support available, and gain an understanding of the advocate's role within the Tele Forensic model.

Speakers

Terri Stewart

Forensic Nurse, Manager of Forensic Nurse Training, Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center

Terri Stewart has been a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) with Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC) since 2002 and has dedicated her career to advancing trauma-informed forensic nursing care. She previously served as the Health Program Operations Manager for the HATC SANE Team... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, systems advocacy, sexual assault

3:00pm PDT

Afternoon Break

Monday September 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Lobby

Monday September 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Lobby

Break

3:05pm PDT

Stretch & Reset

Monday September 28, 2026 3:05pm - 3:25pm PDT

Room H

A short, grounding practice rooted in trauma sensitive yoga and trauma-informed principles. Designed to help advocates reset between sessions, whether that's client work, court, or back-to-back meetings. No mat or experience is needed. Take what you learn and bring it back to your own workday.

Speakers

Liz Uchitelle

Legal Advocacy Coordinator, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Monday September 28, 2026 3:05pm - 3:25pm PDT
Room H

Activity

3:30pm PDT

Advocacy Under Pressure

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Advocates are carrying tremendous pressure as they support survivors while navigating increasingly strained systems that can push emotional and professional capacity to its limits. This interactive session creates space to acknowledge those challenges, examine the evolving role of advocacy, and explore how cross-sector partnerships, particularly with home visiting programs, can strengthen support systems for families.

Participants will engage in meaningful discussion, share strategies for collaboration, and practice grounding techniques that help sustain well-being and reduce the risk of burnout. Attendees will leave with practical tools, collective wisdom, and a renewed sense of connection to themselves, their work, and the families they serve.

Speakers

Jami Bess

Director of Services, Open Arms Perinatal Services

Jami Bess is a maternal and reproductive health leader with over a decade of experience advancing equity for low-income families in Washington State. As Director of Programs at Open Arms Perinatal Services, she oversees community-based doula and home visiting initiatives that center... Read More →

Marcella Taylor

ParentChild+ Program Manager, Start Early Washington

Marcella Taylor is the ParentChild+ Program Manager for Washington State, with over 20 years of experience in early learning, home visiting, and family support. Her professional journey was shaped by her personal one—as a young parent and former ParentChild+ participant. That experience... Read More →

Florida Steele

Early Learning Coordinator, Open Arms Perinatal Services

Florida Steele is a family advocate with 30+ years of experience supporting under-resourced communities through direct service and systems advocacy. As a mother of four, she centers her work on relational, strengths-based support that honors families lived experiences. At Open Arms... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, advocacy skills, children & parenting, community engagement & organizing, reproductive justice

3:30pm PDT

Building Washington's Sexual Assault Movement: One Year of Progress & What's Next

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

One year after WSCADV/SA became Washington's designated sexual assault coalition, join members of the Sexual Assault Working Group (SAWG) and the Coalition for a conversation about where we've been, what we've learned, and where we're headed. We'll share updates on statewide policy, emerging priorities identified by advocates across Washington, and opportunities to strengthen our collective voice. Learn about current sexual assault policy initiatives and help identify priorities for the coming year. Whether you've engaged with the coalition's sexual assault work over the past year or are joining the conversation for the first time, this session is an opportunity to learn about statewide efforts, share your perspective, and help shape the future of sexual assault advocacy in Washington.

Speakers

Sherrie Tinoco

Managing Director, WSCADVSA

Sherrie Tinoco is the Policy Director at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV). Sherrie previously worked with direct victim service programs for over 20 years that provided support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes... Read More →

Roshelle Cleland

Director of Public Policy, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Roshelle Cleland is the Director of Public Policy at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Prior to joining the coalition, she served as Director of Advocacy & Education at the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, where she led Spokane County’s... Read More →

Kate Garvey

CEO, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)

Kate was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center in October 2023. She leads a staff of more than 60 employees, and works closely with the 22-member Board of Directors to meet KCSARC’s vision and mission. Kate brings almost two decades... Read More →

Carlyn Sampson

Executive Director, Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center

Originally from Tennessee, Carlyn holds bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She moved to Pierce County, Washington in 2012 and began service with Rebuilding Hope as a volunteer victim advocate on the 24/7 helpline... Read More →

Sara Owen

Prevention/Outreach Specialist & Survivors Advocate at Beyond Survival, Sexual Assault Resource Center for Grays Harbor Washington

I'm the Prevention/Outreach Specialist & a Survivors Advocate at Beyond Survival, the Sexual Assault Resource Center for Grays Harbor Washington. I specialize in working with at risk youth, underserved communities & trafficking victims. Much of my time is spent teaching, creating... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic sexual assault, public policy

3:30pm PDT

Navigating Community Resources for Immigrant Survivors

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Supporting immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault requires an understanding of how immigration status, language, race, gender identity, disability, income, and geographic location shape both survivors' experiences and their access to safety and support. This workshop explores the unique barriers immigrant survivors face and how advocates can provide culturally responsive, survivor-centered services that recognize the impact of these intersecting identities. Through real-life scenarios and interactive discussion, participants will strengthen their understanding of trauma-informed advocacy, identify common challenges, and develop practical strategies for supporting immigrant survivors in navigating systems, accessing resources, and making informed decisions about their safety and well-being.

Speakers

Marleny Silva Velarde

Community Resource Manager, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

Marleny was born in Nayarit, Mexico, and raised in a small dairy-farming town in Washington State’s North Puget Sound region. A formerly undocumented immigrant and DACA recipient, she immigrated to the U.S. with her family at the age of four. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she... Read More →

Yahaira Padilla

Deportation Defense Organizer, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

Yahaira Padilla grew up undocumented and is a beneficiary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). She was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and came to the US at the age of 4 along with her mother and siblings.

In 2006, Yahaira moved from East Los Angeles to Seattle, Washington where she started organizing in High School as she faced the reality and challenges of being an undocumented student. While in high school, Yahaira cultivated an after-school club for Latinx students as she was politicized... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, advocacy skills, immigrant & refugee communities

3:30pm PDT

Supporting Survivors Through Mental Health Challenges (Part 1)

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

This training equips non-clinicians with practical skills to recognize and respond to common mental health challenges experienced by survivors. Participants will learn how trauma can affect emotional well-being, how to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support, and when and how to connect individuals with professional resources. The session emphasizes building confidence in supportive conversations while maintaining appropriate boundaries and fostering resilience, healing, and hope.

Speakers

Minu Ranna-Stewart

Director, Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center

Minu Ranna-Stewart, LICSW, is the Director of Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center and by training is a licensed clinical social worker. She graduated with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and has over 25 years of professional experience as a social... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic domestic violence, sexual assault, advocacy skills, trauma & mental health

3:30pm PDT

Survivor Driven Housing Advocacy

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Housing advocacy plays a vital role in helping survivors achieve safety and long-term stability. This workshop will focus on integrating trauma-informed, survivor-driven advocacy practices throughout the housing search process, ensuring survivors' choices, strengths, and goals remain at the center of every step. Participants will explore common barriers survivors face when accessing housing, effective strategies for navigating those challenges, and best practices for building collaborative partnerships with landlords. The session will also provide an overview of survivor tenant rights and practical advocacy tools to help survivors secure and maintain safe, stable housing.

Speakers

Sarah Kendall

Housing Stability Coordinator, WSCADVSA

Sarah Kendall serves as the Housing Stability Coordinator at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, where she supports over 70 member programs with housing justice, program management, and continuation of the domestic violence housing first model. Prior to this... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic advocacy skills, housing, systems advocacy, domestic violence

6:30pm PDT

Movement Trivia Night

Monday September 28, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

Bale Breaker Brewery & Taproom

Join hosts Nan Stoops and Suzi Fode for a rousing session of trivia, with questions that only advocates will know how to answer. 6:30-8:30pm at Bale Breaker Brewery & Taproom, about 10 minutes from the convention center. Come early to settle in, socialize, and check out the food trucks on site.

From the Bale Breaker FAQ:

We offer a variety of sodas and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase and a self-serve water station
Outside food is welcome. Check out the food trucks on site, bring your own takeout, or get your food delivered to the taproom!
Kids and dogs are welcome

Food truck options for Monday 9/28

El Sazon Del Mar y Tierra (seafood tacos and bowls)

Lab-Dogz (gourmet hotdogs, pizza, sandwiches)

Monday September 28, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Bale Breaker Brewery & Taproom 1801 Birchfield Rd. Yakima, WA 98901

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