Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence

06/17/2025

Save the date!

08/29/2024

Please join Lummi Victims of Crime in action to create a safer community through domestic violence awareness, healing, and education. S/DV Commission staff and many members will see you there!

04/16/2024

You're Invited: 2024 Annual Meeting
Using a Public Health Lens to Address Sexual & Domestic Violence
register: dvcommission.org/events

05/22/2023

We're partnering with the community to help survivors who are looking to heal outside of the criminal justice system. Read more from The Northern Light:

The Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence is prioritizing a restorative and transformative justice project to help survivors who are looking to heal outside of the …

10/26/2022

Domestic violence thrives in silence. By not talking about domestic violence and removing the stigma, we as a society are failing victims and survivors. For conversation tips, visit 👉 https://nnedv.org/content/10-tips-informed-conversation/

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) is a local, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to heal victims and end domestic violence and sexual assault. With client-centered, accessible housing and support services, DVSAS empowers victims and survivors while offering safe housing and the possibility of a new life. Visit 👉https://www.dvsas.org/ to learn more.

10/26/2022

Workplaces can create a culture of support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Download our customizable template to create your workplace policies and procedures: dvcommission.org/workplace-dv-sa

10/26/2022

07/20/2022

¿Ha sido víctima de violencia intrafamiliar o agresión sexual? Estamos buscando opciones fuera del sistema judicial penal y nos gustaría escuchar su experiencia.

Participe en una entrevista confidencial y reciba una tarjeta de regalo VISA de $50. También puede optar por contestar una encuesta.

Envíe su respuesta antes del 30 de septiembre de 2022

Información adicional: https://www.dvcommission.org/justicia-comentarios

07/06/2022

Have you experienced domestic violence or sexual assault? We are looking at options outside the criminal legal system, and we would like to hear from you. Participate in a confidential interview and receive a $50 VISA gift card. Please respond by 9/30/22 Learn More: dvcommission.org/rjfeedback

Community Feedback

07/01/2022

From our Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV), information about why overturning Roe v. Wade matters to survivors of domestic violence, and what we can do next to support safety and reduce harm.

06/27/2022

“Our work is thinking about how the systems – faith communities, schools, employers, basically all the places the victims are, which is really everywhere, that those places and those systems are prepared to support survivors.” The Northern Light, Blaine & Birch Bay's Community Newspaper, talked with DV Commission Director Susan Marks.

Susan Marks, director of the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence, spoke to Blaine City Council about addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in the community …

05/02/2022