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YWCA’s ECEAP grows strong families, ensuring children thrive with a parent-first approach.
Our domestic violence safe shelter is near capacity almost every day. We look to options such as hoteling for survivors to ensure their safety.
Victim blaming shifts responsibility away from the person causing harm and places it on survivors, deepening shame, isolation, and barriers to support.
YWCA Spokane’s Civil Legal Services help survivors secure protection orders that create immediate safety, accountability, & space to rebuild.
Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.
Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.
Healing begins with understanding. Trauma-Informed Care is more than a best practice—it’s a guiding philosophy that shapes every interaction we have.
At its core, Restorative Practices are about healing harm. It humanizes all parties involved and considers their individual needs. Restorative Practices are designed not only to address conflict after it occurs, but also to build strong relationships and a supportive community before harm is ever done. “Restorative practices give us…
Intersectionality offers a framework for recognizing how multiple aspects of a person’s identity intersect to shape their unique experience.
Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors of domestic violence by helping them explore their own needs and strengths, fostering confidence and self-reflection without imposing solutions. This approach restores a sense of control, enabling survivors to make informed decisions at their own pace and supports their long-term healing.
The Empowerment Model at YWCA Spokane helps survivors of domestic violence regain control by providing support, options, and resources to make their own decisions. It fosters confidence, self-sufficiency, and independence, ensuring survivors are active participants in their healing journey.
Healing Together For families who have experienced domestic violence, therapeutic support can provide some relief from experiences of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YWCA Spokane offers a specialized therapy program for youth 7-18 years old who have second hand experience with domestic violence in their household. The program…
About the Summit Since 2022, YWCA Spokane has been offering youth in the community the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a unique opportunity for young people to embrace self-love, connection, and personal growth. Designed like a conference, the summit celebrates each participant…
Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection and support.” YWCA Spokane offers support groups for female-identifying survivors…
What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot of clients,” says M.E. Martin, YWCA Spokane CSO Advocate. “Many…
The Complexities of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are legal tools designed to offer safety to individuals experiencing domestic violence. While the intention is to offer protection, the legal process can leave survivors feeling disheartened and vulnerable. Understanding these challenges is crucial for anyone navigating the…
Understanding the Issue In recent years, efforts to address domestic violence have increasingly focused on a critical aspect of safety: removing firearms from perpetrators. The presence of a firearm in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%. On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court…
Über das Women's Opportunity Center (WOC) gibt Überlebenden von Traumata eine sichere, unterstützende und vertrauliche Umgebung, in der sie sich ausruhen, erholen und wieder aufbauen können. Diese Lernmöglichkeiten sind darauf ausgelegt, die Heilung nach einem Trauma zu fördern und gleichzeitig eine unterstützende Gemeinschaft aufzubauen. Alle diese Gruppen und Kurse sind absolut kostenlos…
Über YWCA Spokane Safe Shelter ist ein Notunterkunftsdienst für Überlebende in Spokane und Umgebung, die vor der unmittelbaren Gefahr durch gewalttätige Lebenspartner fliehen. Im Jahr 2023 versorgte unser Safe Shelter 130 Erwachsene und 118 Angehörige. Zusätzlich wurden 85 Erwachsene und 95 Angehörige in einem Hotelzimmer untergebracht.…
Über die YWCA Spokane Racial and Social (RSJ) Learning Community ist ein gezielter Raum für mutige Gespräche über systemische Probleme, die unsere Gemeinschaft betreffen. Gemeinsam können Community-Mitglieder und YWCA-Mitarbeiter und -Vorstand lernen, was wir mit unserem Bewusstsein tun und wie wir Veränderungen herbeiführen können. Entdecken Sie unsere rassische und soziale Gerechtigkeit…