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Calling all hotline advocates, legal advocates, shelter advocates, bilingual advocates, prevention advocates, directors, and all those who support domestic violence survivors! We are so excited to invite you to our annual conference, September 23-24 in Yakima, WA!

Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to the field, you have a place in this movement. Join us as we journey through the roots of our movement, envision our path ahead, and explore the heart of our work.Through learning, connection, workshops, and inspiring speakers, we’ll reflect on what drives us, what sustains us, and how we can continue to show up for survivors and each other.

The 2024 WSCADV Annual Conference has officially sold out! See you in Yakima!

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Monday, September 23
 

12:30pm PDT

At the Kitchen Table: Narrative Change in Rural Washington
Monday September 23, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
This workshop will focus on building narrative power in rural Washington to address gender-based violence and intersecting issues of economic justice, racial justice, and reproductive justice. Participants will learn to weave narrative strategies into campaign and initiative work, integrating community organizing and strategic communications. The session will include interactive exercises to help programs develop, distribute, and organize narrative change across key issues. Participants will also build connections across programs to use narrative change as a shared project.
Speakers
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Elana Mainer

Executive Director, Rural People's Voice
Current Board MemberCommunity Associate - Rural People's Voice (Okanogan County)Elana was born in eastern Washington and calls Okanogan County home. After many years as a social worker, a whole lotta years waiting tables, and lots of hard-earned wins as a leader in rural community... Read More →
Monday September 23, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
South Ballroom (100/200/300)

12:30pm PDT

Intercesoras Latinas: Las voces en contra la violencia doméstica / Latina Advocates: The voices against domestic violence
Monday September 23, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
En honor a “Advocactes to the Front”, WSCADV tiene el honor de presentarles un panel de intercesoras latinas que han tenido un profundo impacto en sus comunidades a través de su pasión y dedicación a este trabajo. Agradecemos a nuestras panelistas Rosalinda Álvarez, Celia Guardado y Brandi Belgarde por todo el trabajo que han realizado para apoyar a los sobrevivientes latinos. Este taller se presentará en español con interpretación al inglés.

In honor of “Advocates to the Front”, WSCADV has the honor to present you with a panel of strong Latine advocates who have made a profound impact in their communities through their passion and dedication to this work. We are grateful to our panelists Rosalinda Alvarez, Celia Guardado, and Brandi Belgarde for all the work that they have done to support Latine survivors. This workshop will be presented in Spanish with English interpretation available.
Moderators
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Blanca McCreary-Ortega

Crossing Borders Coordinator
Speakers
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Lorena Ault

Anti-Human Trafficking Survivor Advocate, API Chaya
Lorena es una intercesora vibrante e inspiradora que ha trabajado para la comunidad inmigrante desde Walla Walla, Washington hasta Seattle durante más de 22 años. Actualmente se encuentra en API Chaya en Seattle apoyando a sobrevivientes del trafico humano. Lorena emigró a los... Read More →
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Rosalinda Alvarez

Domestic Violence Advocate, The Lighthouse
Rosalinda Alvarez has worked as a bilingual domestic violence advocate for 28 years with The Lighthouse in Yakima County. The first 8 years as a volunteer and the last 20 years as an employee. As an advocate, she has led women's support groups in Spanish, along with advocacy, legal... Read More →
Monday September 23, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room F
 
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