Domestic Violence Action Month

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Shine A Light For Survivors This October During Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM)

Join YWCA Spokane as we work 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.

Take Action

1. Join The Conversation

RSVP For Breaking the Cycle: A Better Man – 10/5

- Join YWCA Spokane for a screening of A Better Man at Magic Lantern Theatre from 6pm – 8pm. The film explores the complexities of domestic violence, challenges societal norms, and sheds light on the importance of accountability and healing. Following the screening, YWCA Spokane staff will lead a debrief of the documentary starting at 7:30pm.
  RSVP TODAY!

Register For Pathways Forward: Digital Abuse & DV – 10/18

- Join YWCA Spokane during Week Without Violence as we engage the community with key Spokane experts and YWCA staff in a progress-minded conversation about how digital abuse impacts survivors of domestic violence. Learn more about the issue here. This virtual discussion will take place 10/18 from noon – 1pm.
  Register today!

2. Take Action

Increase Awareness

- Join us in making a difference this October! We invite you to take part in supporting survivors of domestic violence and creating a safer community for all. Our online Action Kit is full of facts, graphics, and social media templates to help you raise awareness, educate the community, and show your support for survivors of domestic violence!
  View Action Kit

3. Deepen Understanding

Attend A Training In November

- Sign up for one of our free, upcoming Domestic Violence 101 and 201 sessions to learn how to better support survivors and dive into some of the complexities of domestic violence. Training dates, times, and registration information can be found at ywcaspokane.org/training.
  TRAINING DETAILS

3. Support This Work

Make A Gift Today To Support Survivors

- In order to ensure our free and confidential services remain available to the 15,000 women, men, children, and families who seek us out each year when they are impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment, we rely on the financial support of friends like you. Consider making a gift in support of this work today.
  Give

Use the below form to sponsor one or more custom DVAM banners that will display downtown Spokane each October in support of domestic violence action month. Sponsored banners will display a special custom message provided by you or your organization. Please direct any questions to dvam@ywcaspokane.org.

NOTE: In the comment field below, please provide a custom 49 character message that will display at the bottom of each sponsored banner.

Why This Work Is Important

Domestic violence is an urgent issue in our community. Spokane has the highest reported rate of domestic violence in Washington State with 14.2 offenses per 1,000 (2020), compared to the 7.2 state average. In the last 5 years, almost 25% of all violent crime in Spokane is related to domestic violence.

Together, we can respond to this crisis. If we are able to recognize the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately to help survivors, and refer to meaningful services, we can step into action and help change this statistic.

Additional Ways To Make An Impact

Be Inspired	and	Sign Up For A Training	and	Learn With Friends
Watch this recording of a local survivor who shares her experience with domestic violence. Her story shifts the focus away from a survivors endurance and towards their capacity to heal and build a future they deserve, one free from violence. Watch Video	and	It takes a whole community to end Intimate Partner Violence, and the first step is to understand the issue. Our DV 101 training covers what intimate partner violence is, how to help someone experiencing domestic violence, and access to our free and confidential services. Free Training	and	Consider going through our free online educational series with your friends, family, and co-workers to help normalize conversations about this prevalent issue in our community. Normalize

Be Inspired

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Sign Up For A Training

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Learn With Friends

Watch this recording of a local survivor who shares her experience with domestic violence. Her story shifts the focus away from a survivors endurance and towards their capacity to heal and build a future they deserve, one free from violence.

Watch Video

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It takes a whole community to end Intimate Partner Violence, and the first step is to understand the issue. Our DV 101 training covers what intimate partner violence is, how to help someone experiencing domestic violence, and access to our free and confidential services.

Free Training

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Consider going through our free online educational series with your friends, family, and co-workers to help normalize conversations about this prevalent issue in our community.

Normalize

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Special Thanks To Our Key DVAM 2023 Partners

If you would like to learn more about partnering with YWCA Spokane for Domestic Violence Action Month, please email dvam@ywcaspokane.org.