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DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Nov. 3, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für DVAM 2025: Spokane Shows Up for Survivors

Each year, Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness in Spokane about the realities of relationship violence and to spark action toward building a community free from abuse.

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Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Okt. 30, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Empowered to Respond: Domestic Violence 101 for HR Professionals

Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.

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Finding Her Voice: Christina’s Journey from Survival to Empowerment

Okt. 28, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Finding Her Voice: Christina’s Journey from Survival to Empowerment

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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Teresa’s Story of Transformation

Okt. 20, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Teresa’s Story of Transformation

As part of YWCA USA’s 30th annual Week Without Violence, we sat down with Teresa, a longtime employee and survivor of domestic violence, to reflect on her journey as a mother, survivor, and advocate.

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Survivors Honored at Community Vigil

Okt. 2, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Survivors Honored at Community Vigil

YWCA Spokane joined together with local leaders and service providers for a community vigil honoring lives lost to domestic violence.

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Understanding & Addressing Victim Blaming – A Mission Moment

Okt. 1, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Understanding & Addressing Victim Blaming – A Mission Moment

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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Honor Survivors by Taking Action

Sep. 19, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Honor Survivors by Taking Action

This October, we invite you to take action during domestic violence action month that will honor survivors of abuse, raise awareness, and call for change.

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2025 DVAM Peer to Peer Toolkit

Sep. 4, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für 2025 DVAM Peer to Peer Toolkit

Click here to edit the dot navigation module. This text is only for editing and will not appear after you publish the changes. Overview Ambassador Basics Launch Your Campaign Templates Additional Content Blog & Events Peer to Peer Fundraising Toolkit Domestic Violence Action Month 2025 Thank you for your interest…

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DVAM StoryWalk

Aug. 29, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für DVAM StoryWalk

Explore the month-long StoryWalk on Snxw Meneɂ and reflect on poetry written by survivors and local artwork along the path with friends, coworkers, or family.

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Community Vigil for Survivors

Aug. 29, 2025 Kommentare deaktiviert für Community Vigil for Survivors

Attend a Community Vigil for Survivors, Oct 1st, to launch a month-long efforts to spread awareness and call for change during Domestic Violence Action Month.

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2024 DVAM Recap

Nov. 4, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für 2024 DVAM Recap

A Month of Awareness Throughout October, more than 40 banners were spread across downtown busy streets and key landmarks lit up purple in honor of survivors. Unquenchable Hope was proudly displayed as part of DVAM and National Arts & Humanity Month. Over 100 individuals received education and training about YWCA Services,…

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Realities of Reporting Recap: Pathways Forward

Okt. 28, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Realities of Reporting Recap: Pathways Forward

Re-watch the discussion on the realities of reporting domestic violence to law enforcement.

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Barriers to Reporting DV

Sep. 30, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Barriers to Reporting DV

In advance of Pathways Forward conversation on October 23rd, this blog focuses on the barriers survivors face in reporting domestic violence to law enforcement. Key challenges include fear of retaliation, lack of trust in police, privacy concerns, mandatory arrest policies, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient resources. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving support systems and ensuring survivor safety.

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Unquenchable Hope on Display

Sep. 12, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für Unquenchable Hope on Display

Unquenchable Hope will be on display at YWCA Spokane throughout October as part of Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM). When: October 1st – 31st, 2024 | 8am – 8pm Where: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane A Powerful Partnership Earlier this year, Cori Schuman, also known as The Tattooed Potter,…

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2024 DVAM Action Kit

Sep. 10, 2024 Kommentare deaktiviert für 2024 DVAM Action Kit

Click here to edit the dot navigation module. This text is only for editing and will not appear after you publish the changes. About Courageous Conversation Witness Hope Free Training Increase Awareness Take Action with YWCA Spokane this October The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Action…

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DVAM 2023 – Recap

Nov. 1, 2023 Kommentare deaktiviert für DVAM 2023 – Recap

This Domestic Violence Action Month, over 700 community members engaged in education, outreach, and events with YWCA Spokane. We are so grateful for this community who joined us to raise awareness, inspire change, and support survivors. As October draws to a close, we want to express our deep appreciation for…

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Digital Abuse & DV Recap: Pathways Forward

Okt. 25, 2023 Kommentare deaktiviert für Digital Abuse & DV Recap: Pathways Forward

A discussion on how digital abuse impacts survivors of domestic violence and tips for prevention 2 min. read VIEW RECORDING On October 18th, as part of our Domestic Violence Action Month campaign, we held a Pathways Forward discussion on the tactics and impacts of digital abuse with Émilie St-Pierre (Future…

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DVAM Action Kit

Sep. 1, 2023 Kommentare deaktiviert für DVAM Action Kit

Take Action with YWCA Spokane this October The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Action Month. During October, YWCA Spokane looks to increase awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in our community, inspire action that is focused on creating lasting change, and encourage community-wide participation. We…

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DVAM 2022 – Recap

Nov. 1, 2022 Kommentare deaktiviert für DVAM 2022 – Recap

This Domestic Violence Action Month was an absolute success! Over 400 community members connected with YWCA Spokane through training, outreach, and events this October. Together, we raised awareness and took action towards change in our community. See a recap of our DVAM activities below! Impact View this post on Instagram A…

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Centering Survivors Recap: Pathways Forward

Okt. 24, 2022 Kommentare deaktiviert für Centering Survivors Recap: Pathways Forward

  Local experts join ywca spokane to discuss impacts to domestic violence survivors of current legislative changes (>1 minute read)   During this year’s Week Without Violence, YWCA Spokane was joined by Sarah Dixit, Public Affair Manager of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington & North Idaho, and Gonzaga Law Professor…

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