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November 14, 2014
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The Deaf Community is a beautiful linguistic and cultural minority. But we also experience domestic and sexual violence at a greater incidence as a minority population. The National Domestic Violence Hotline partners with ADWAS to provide a Hotline staffed by Deaf advocates who answer
Continue Reading →Take A Stand Film Trailer
November 03, 2014
Join ADWAS to celebrate the premiere of the Engaging Deaf Men Project (EDMP) documentary film titled, “Take A Stand”. The documentary follows Washington Deaf men in the community on their journey as aspiring allies in Taking A Stand to end violence against women.The evening progra
Continue Reading →ADWAS To Offer SA Survivor Support Group
August 27, 2014
Starting September 2014, ADWAS will offer a support group for Deaf sexual assault survivors. Maybe you’ve had sex with someone and you’re not sure if it was consensual or not. Ask yourself, have you ever had sex that was forced, out of fear or pressure, or while you were d
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: Street Harassment
August 25, 2014
Social Justice Mondays: Street Harassment Let’s stop Street Harassment at the first “Hello”! Make our streets harassment-free and watch our newest Social Justice Mondays VLOG! (Thumbnail description: A young white woman is wearing a navy blue cardigan and is holdin
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: Hunger in America
August 11, 2014
Social Justice Mondays: Hunger in America This week’s Social Justice Mondays discusses the type of hunger that is happening in places we expect the least – working people’s homes.(Thumbnail description: Young white woman is standing in front of a white wall. She is
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: Privilege
August 04, 2014
Social Justice Mondays: Feminism And… It’s Monday! It means it’s another week with Social Justice Mondays. This week we’re all checking our privileges with this VLOG on Privilege. (Image thumbnail: A young white woman is sitting in front of a white wall. She
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: Feminism
July 29, 2014
Social Justice Mondays: Feminism This week for Social Justice Mondays we’re debunking some feminism myths, exploring sexism, and getting rid of our gender expectations in this SJ Mondays VLOG! (video thumbnail description: young white woman with a black sweater is sitting in
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: Why am I a Feminist?
July 28, 2014
Social Justice Mondays: Why am I a Feminist? Due to ADWAS’ server being down for the majority of the day – there’s a delay on our second Social Justice Mondays VLOG. It will be posted tomorrow. But no worries, we’ve created a preview mini video of what our n
Continue Reading →Social Justice Mondays: #IAMJADA, Rape Culture, and Social Media use
July 22, 2014
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Social Justice Mondays: #IAMJADA, Rape Culture, and Social Media use (Trigger warning: Mentions Jada’s sexual assault experience and victims of rape. Discusses Rape Culture.) [Video clip description: White woman in her 20’s is wearing a black short sleeve tee and is sit
Continue Reading →Announcing the Marilyn J. Smith Inspirational Award
In 1986, Marilyn J. Smith, established the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) in Seattle WA. This organization has not only had an impact on Seattle, but all over the US. Today, ADWAS is honored to announce we are accepting nominations for the 1st ever Marilyn J. Smith In
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