The Ripple Project is pleased to announce we’ll be hosting a series of training and community building events designed for Advocates who are providing Sexual Assault Services BY and FOR culturally specific communities in Washington State.

This gathering is designed to build a network of leaders and weavers working at the intersections of social change. Join the network of people who have lived experience as members of and who are providing services within culturally specific communities across Washington State. Hear updates and share your successes and challenges with colleagues and Statewide Representative for Culturally Specific Sexual Assault Programs in Washington State. Hosted by The Ripple Project.

After welcoming in all the familiar and new faces in-person and virtual attendance, we will take time to honor the sacred work you do in supporting victims/survivors. We’ll gather over a delicious meal from Chef Khurshida. After lunch, we’ll hear a brief introduction to a new thematic topic, followed with an opportunity for a roundtable discussion and sharing. There will be time to form connection (or to reconnect) with colleagues, exchange business cards (or Blinq) and to mingle.

Participation in the Community Advocates activities (in-person or virtual) shall receive training certification for equivalent hours of continuing education as required by Washington State Culturally Specific and Native American Sexual Assault Services Standards.