10/16/2026
Last Friday, we welcomed a packed house of 150 professionals from across the region to the 2026 Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Response Summit! This year’s theme "Stronger Together, Unity in Action" reflected the purpose of the day: coming together to strengthen our community’s response to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse.
We left feeling inspired and energized, with a renewed sense of partnership and purpose. It was a privilege to learn alongside so many dedicated individuals and organizations working to prevent and respond to abuse, support survivors, and strengthen our community’s approach to investigation and prosecution. We appreciate everyone who took time to be there and contribute to the conversation!
Thank you to our sponsors: Zonta Club Of Olympia, Capital Centennial Rotary Club, Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties, Nisqually Indian Tribe, & Meconi's Italian Subs.
We were honored to have Judy Chen, Executive Director of Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, there to present our Summit Awards to three very deserving recipients.
Finally, we'd like to recognize the countless hours of meetings and preparation by our planning committee partners from SafePlace Olympia, Family Support Center of South Sound, Family Education and Support Services, Monarch Children's Justice and Advocacy Center, & Thurston County Sheriff.
đź’ś Want to revisit the Summit or catch up on what you missed? Handouts, presentation slides, and other Summit materials are available on our website at the link below!
https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/prosecuting-attorney/community-partnerships/thurston-county-coordinated-community-response-conferences