Staff Spotlight – Rachel Dannen

| By Jemma Riedel-Johnson
Categories: Community, Get Involved, Impact, Other
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We would like to take this opportunity to spotlight Rachel & wish her well! In December of 2020, we welcomed Rachel Dannen to our team as our new Racial & Social Justice Intern, a position created to help further the work of our agency’s Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Committee. We are sad to share …

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Transformations Camp 2022

| By Erica Schreiber
Categories: Impact, Other, Success Stories
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Last week was a powerful week at YWCA Spokane! In partnership with SWAG (Strong Women Achieving Greatness) we held an empowerment camp called Transformations Camp. This week long camp, facilitated by Jaime Stacey, centered the experience of 11-16 year old’s who identify as young women of color. Each day the group came together from 9am-2pm …

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Legal Advocacy Services Guide

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Advocacy
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Legal terms can be tricky. Understanding the difference between a protection order and a restraining order doesn’t come up often in day-to-day life, unless your favorite crime show mentions it; however, in cases of domestic violence, these terms and rules can be crucial for a survivor’s safety. We often receive questions about what our legal …

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders: Frequently Asked Questions

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Advocacy
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Domestic Violence Protection Orders: Frequently Asked Questions If you are applying for or considering a protection order, our team of legal advocates has put together a list of frequently asked questions for you to review. If you choose to review the answers, they can help you prepare for an appointment with an advocate to further …

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