Juni 2022 – YWCA Spokane

New Domestic Violence Law in Effect July 1st

Juni 30, 2022

| Von Rachel Dannen

Kategorien: Interessenvertretung, Spokane-Ressourcen

| Stichworte: Coercive Control, CPO, Häusliche Gewalt, DV, DV Law, Schutzbefehle, RCW 7.105

Recently, the Washington State Legislature enacted a new chapter of the Revised Code of Washington regarding domestic violence. The Revised Code of Washington chapter 7.105 brings new changes to the legal definition of domestic violence (DV) and simplifies the process for getting a DV protection order. This New Expanded Legal Definition of DV Goes Into …

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization SCOTUS Decision

Juni 24, 2022

| Von Rachel Dannen

Kategorien: Interessenvertretung, Gemeinschaft, Machen Sie mit

| Stichworte: Abortion Rights, Dobbs v. Jackson, Rassen- und soziale Gerechtigkeit, Reproductive Justice, Roe v. Wade, rsj

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States released an opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision overturns Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that created safe and legal abortion access in the United States. At YWCA Spokane we stand with survivors and communities in their fight for bodily …

Supporting LGBT+ Youth

Juni 22, 2022

| Von Rachel Dannen

Kategorien: Interessenvertretung, Gemeinschaft, Schul-und Berufsbildung, Machen Sie mit

| Stichworte: LGBT+, Pride Month, Queer Youth, Rassen- und soziale Gerechtigkeit, rsj

LGBT+ Students in The Classroom LGBT+ youth experience different barriers than straight & cisgender youth, both inside and outside the classroom. LGBT+ youth are more likely to miss school due to fears about safety and bullying. Bathrooms and locker rooms pose additional challenges for students whose gender identities do not align with the gender they …

2022 Spokane Pride Re-cap

Juni 14, 2022

| Von Lara Estaris

Kategorien: Interessenvertretung, Gemeinschaft, Veranstaltungen, Machen Sie mit

| Stichworte: Interessenvertretung, Gemeinschaft, Engagement für die Gemeinschaft, LGBTQ+, Reichweite, Fotos, Stolz, Rassen- und soziale Gerechtigkeit, Spokane-Stolz

(2 minute read) An earnest karaoke rendition of ‘What’s Up’ by 4 Non Blondes floated through the air as a group of festival goers walked by with a black cat on a leash. Roller derby girls whizzed by. Goths in platform boots towered over the crowds just as tall as drag queens in stilettos did. …

RSJ Spotlight: Esteban Herevia

Juni 9, 2022

| Von Esteban Herevia

Kategorien: Gemeinschaft, Machen Sie mit, Spokane-Ressourcen

| Stichworte: Pride 2022, Rassen- und soziale Gerechtigkeit, rsj, RSJ Spotlight, Spokane-Stolz, Spotlight

Racial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight Series Each month we will be spotlighting an organization or individual in our community who is putting in the work to create real and lasting change for a more equitable Spokane. Our Racial & Social Justice Partner Spotlight this June is Esteban Herevia and Spokane Pride. Every June, communities …