Reproductive Justice Training

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Categories: Advocacy, Education and Training
Thank you to Leigh Hofheimer from Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) for training our staff on reproductive justice!   Our training focused on educating the staff on reproductive and sexual coercion in domestic violence, and focused on access to Plan B, birth control, and reproductive rights. Leigh taught the staff about myths surrounding …

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An Evening in Tuscany 2018 – Photo Gallery

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Categories: Community, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Get Involved, Impact, Other
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YWCA Spokane raised over $70,000 at An Evening In Tuscany 2018!!! Pure Gratitude We are left without words to adequately express the deep gratitude we are experiencing at YWCA Spokane for the support and commitment received by guest at our annual summer evening benefit, held Friday, July 13th, 2018 for the 3rd year at Barrister Winery. It …

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Family Trauma Selected As Spokane’s Top Concern

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Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved
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Spokane recently conducted a Spokane County Community Needs Assessment, conducted in collaboration with Priority Spokane and the Community Health Assessment Board (CHAAB), and the Spokane Regional Health District. The community needs assessment process resulted in the following top 3 data-based priorities for Spokane County: Reduce impacts of family trauma and violence Increase access and services …

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DV Town Hall – Additional Questions and Answers

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This past May, YWCA Spokane partnered with local agencies and law enforcement to hold a  Domestic Violence (DV) Town Hall that helped community members understand family violence and its critical impact in our community. You can read more about the Domestic Violence End The Silence Town Hall here. The event raised many questions and concerns …

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