Unterstützung in der Krise
A past YWCA client finds healing through writing a personal memoir she hopes will normalize conversations about domestic violence and let survivors know they are not alone.
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Blaming the victim of domestic violence often happens unintentionally, but can be incredibly harmful. Learn the impact and how to better support survivors.
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Safety is a foundation every survivor deserves. While leaving can be the first step toward safety, securing legal protections can help survivors keep themselves and their children safe from continued harm. In Spokane, pursuing a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) can be a confusing, intimidating, and daunting process to navigate,…
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Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.
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At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to empowering survivors and creating a safer community is brought to life through the work of the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Task Force. This dynamic coalition brings together YWCA Spokane legal advocates, the Spokane Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, county law enforcement, and city and…
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Give Today For many, holidays are a time filled with warmth, joy, friendship, and good food. It always leaves me reflecting on what love, comfort, and hope mean for our community and those that YWCA Spokane serves. As I spend time with my family this season, I am grateful to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I am grateful to be able to share some good news with you today about one of the ways we’re collaborating with law enforcement to prevent senseless violence and protect survivors.
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About Our Sister’s Closet Our Sister’s Closet (OSC) is a free boutique of women’s clothing and necessities. It is available to anyone in the community who could benefit from this resource regardless of gender; clients do not have to prove income level or identify as survivors of intimate partner violence…
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Über Mobile Housing Advocatacy Jeder verdient eine sichere und stabile Unterkunft. Das Wohnungssystem ist ein komplexer und verwirrender Prozess mit Ressourcen und Optionen, die sich ständig ändern. YWCA Spokane Mobile Housing Advocates sind ein wirklich mobiles Team und treffen Klienten in der Gemeinde. Sie helfen Überlebenden von Lebenspartnerschaften…
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Über DV Support Advocacy YWCA Spokanes Domestic Violence Support Advocacy schafft einen einladenden und vorurteilsfreien Raum für Überlebende, in dem sie die Komplexität ihrer Situation ergründen und sich gehört fühlen können. Während des Aufnahmeprozesses hören sich die Support Advocates die aktuellen Bedürfnisse des Überlebenden an und bieten Optionen an. Ein Bestandteil dieses ersten…
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Fostering Community at YWCA Safe Shelter It would be hard to talk about YWCA Spokane’s Safe Shelter without talking to Melanie Wilson, Shelter Resource Coordinator, who has been with the agency for over 22 years. When Melanie first started with the agency, she was providing childcare at the shelter. She…
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About Safe Haven YWCA Spokane’s Safe Haven is an on-site classroom that gives kids a space to be kids, while their parents and caregivers access our free programs and services. Safe Haven is a free service open to youth from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our classroom is stocked…
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About Our Legal Services Interacting with the legal system is a complicated and lengthy undertaking for anyone. The process often takes completing a stack of paperwork and then knowing how to proceed from there. At YWCA Spokane, those served by our legal services are survivors of intimate partner domestic violence…
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Zweck Our Sister's Closet (OSC) ist die kostenlose Boutique für Damenbekleidung des YWCA Spokane, die jedem in der Gemeinde zur Verfügung steht, der Bedarf äußert. Alle Kleidungsstücke und Bedarfsartikel werden von der Gemeinde großzügig an das YWCA gespendet. Wirkung Für einige unserer Kunden ist das Einkaufen im Kleiderschrank das …
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A YWCA Client Story Of Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 Crisis Kimberly, Lead Community Service Office Advocate at YWCA Spokane, shares with you a wonderful tool one of her clients created to help navigate the stress and anxiety she and her 11-year-old son are experiencing during this uncertain and…
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Continued YWCA Services Available for Survivors During COVID-19 During this pandemic, our services are still available, and our staff are passionate about supporting our community. We know that the stress of all of the unknowns in the current situation we are all facing, the financial hardships that have come up…
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Wide-Ranging Impacts Felt by our Community The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, began to affect humans in November 2019. The first case in the United States was confirmed in January 2020. Governor Inslee announced the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order” on Monday, March 23rd, 2020, and before then, many businesses in Spokane…
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