Before traveling across state lines, it’s important to understand sex offense laws and registration requirements are not the same everywhere. Some states consider short visits temporary residency while others require […]
Understanding Washington’s sex offense registration requirements can be overwhelming. Registration timelines, court processes, and eligibility rules can be spread across multiple statutes and agencies. For individuals and families navigating this […]
It takes an engaged community to raise their voices and impact legislative change. This is what WE accomplished in this 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session brought significant change […]
At Civil Survival we know that real justice doesn’t happen with a court decision, it starts when people get the support they need to rebuild their lives. That’s why our […]
July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate to the strength, diversity, and leadership of our community members with disabilities. This month honors the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities […]
As we honor the strength, joy, and resilience of our LGBTQ+ communities this Pride Month, we must also confront the deep and ongoing harms caused by the legal system. LGBTQ+ […]
At 72 years old, Curtis Rodgers continues to fight—not with his fists as he did in his younger days, but with purpose and a commitment to serving others. A veteran, […]
Kale V.–yes, just like the vegetable as he often jokes about, is no stranger to the criminal legal system and the long-term repercussions it carries over a lifetime. “I’ve been […]
Ruth U.’s journey from adversity to empowerment is a powerful testament to the possibility of rehabilitation and the urgent need for transformative change within our legal system. A trans woman […]
Civil Survival was founded on the work of tireless justice-impacted advocates in WA to build collective power, to change narratives, and to advance policy that support our justice-impacted community. We […]