Coalitions Make Us Stronger Together
A strong response to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse depends on connected partnerships, informed public policy, and sustained support
WA-SAST highlights this work as part of a broader effort to strengthen statewide coordination, support service providers, and help build a more responsive and sustainable safety net across Washington.
This work includes coalition leadership, prevention, advocacy, and relationship-building that improve how communities respond to survivors. It also exists alongside the vital leadership of AI / AN, Indigenous, culturally specific, and child advocacy partners whose distinct roles remain essential across the broader field.
Statewide Coalition Leadership and Support
Washington’s response to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse depends in part on strong statewide organizations that can support service providers, strengthen partnerships, and help shape public systems that affect survivors’ lives. Our state’s coalitions play an important role in this work through leadership, policy advocacy, relationship-building, and support for programs across the state.
WA-SAST highlights the work of these coalitions as part of a broader effort to support providers, strengthen coordination, and improve how communities respond to survivors. We are proud that WSCADV, WomenSpirit, and CACWA are all WA-SAST Contributors, each bringing important leadership, perspective, and expertise to this shared work. Together, they help strengthen a more connected, responsive, and sustainable network of support across Washington.
Distinct roles, shared commitment
Across Washington, statewide coalitions help strengthen the systems, relationships, and specialized knowledge that support survivor-serving work. Each coalition brings a distinct focus, and together they help build a stronger, more connected response for survivors, providers, and communities.
WomenSpirit
WomenSpirit brings vital leadership to work with American Indian, Alaska Native, Indigenous, and Tribal communities. Its role helps ensure that survivor advocacy includes culturally grounded approaches, community connection, and the leadership of those closest to the work.
WSCADV
WSCADV helps strengthen Washington’s response through coalition leadership, public policy advocacy, prevention, and relationship-building across the state. Its work helps support service providers, elevate statewide needs, and improve the systems that shape survivor services.
CACWA
CACWA supports the field of child advocacy by strengthening Children’s Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary responses to child abuse. Its work helps connect programs, promote best practices, and support systems that respond to children and families with greater coordination and care.
Please considering joining and supporting these organizations in their work supporting our field. WA-SAST is proud to highlight their work and to recognize all three organizations as WA-SAST Contributors.
Statewide Coalition Leadership
Coalition leadership across communities and service areas
WomenSpirit and CACWA each play distinct and essential roles in Washington’s survivor services landscape. In addition to their work supporting survivors of violence, their leadership helps ensure that culturally responsive services for AI / AN & Indigenous survivors remain visible, valued, and well supported across the broader field.
We welcome you to learn more about their specialized contributions to WA-SAST and the service provider landscape statewide.
Who is WSCADV?
WSCADV is a nonprofit statewide coalition rooted in Washington’s domestic violence movement. Its member programs are part of the community fabric across the state. Through coalition leadership, public policy advocacy, prevention and education, and support for member programs, WSCADV helps strengthen the conditions that allow survivor-serving organizations to respond with greater stability, coordination, and effectiveness.
WSCADV also holds an important place in the broader state and federal landscape. In 2026, it announced that it is now serving as Washington’s federally recognized sexual assault coalition, expanding its role in statewide survivor advocacy and strengthening alignment across the broader violence prevention and response movement. That role positions WSCADV as an important statewide voice in shaping public systems, advancing policy, and supporting a more connected response to domestic violence and sexual assault, while sexual-assault-specific training and technical assistance continue to be provided through the OCVA-funded Statewide Impact Partners.
WSCADV is a valued Contributor to WA-SAST and we appreciate the opportunity to share their work with the entire state here.
Stronger Together
A strong statewide response depends on more than any one organization, discipline, or service model. It depends on coalitions, contributors, and community-based programs working in relationship with one another, each bringing distinct knowledge, responsibilities, and leadership to the field.
WA-SAST is proud to highlight WSCADV as part of this broader network. Alongside the leadership of WomenSpirit, CACWA, and other contributors, WSCADV helps strengthen the partnerships, advocacy, and statewide coordination that support survivor-serving work across Washington.
Resources and Training for Your Agency
Continue exploring the training, resources, and statewide connections that support survivor-serving work across Washington. WA-SAST brings together learning opportunities, practical tools, and events that help providers strengthen their knowledge, build skills, and stay connected to the broader field.
