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MMIWG2S & Domestic Violence

Abr 22, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en MMIWG2S & Domestic Violence

As part of MMIW Awareness Month, honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we are taking a look at MMIW & domestic violence.

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Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

Ene 31, 2025 Comentarios desactivados en Supporting Youth TDVAM 2025

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of teen dating violence and empowering our community to take action. With 1 in 3 teens experiencing dating violence and the majority never telling anyone, it’s clear that awareness and support are critical.…

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2024 DVAM Recap

Nov 4, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 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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Barriers to Reporting DV

Sep 30, 2024 Comentarios desactivados en 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 Comentarios desactivados en 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 Comentarios desactivados en 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

1 de noviembre de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en 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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DVAM Action Kit

Sep 1, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en 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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TDVAM 2023

1 de febrero de 2023 Comentarios desactivados en TDVAM 2023

Every February, a month long national initiative takes place to bring awareness to teen dating violence. Similar to intimate partner domestic violence, teen dating violence can take on many different forms and has a significant impact on our community. When we think about abuse, physical abuse is the first form…

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DVAM 2022 – Recap

Nov 1, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en 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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Annual United Way Giving Campaign – 2022

Mar 23, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en Annual United Way Giving Campaign – 2022

YWCA Spokane On Giving Back Each year, YWCA Spokane hosts a Spokane County United Way Giving Campaign. Our agency fully believes in the work United Way does in our community, funding vital programs and services, including ours. United Way’s grant programs increase our community’s ability to create solutions to our…

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Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022 – Recap

Feb 28, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022 – Recap

YWCA’s Prevention Team Teen dating abuse is a year-round focus for YWCA Spokane’s Prevention Team. Our work to end cycles of abuse expands beyond the month of February. We invite you to get involved with our efforts if you work with youth! Spokane is fortunate to have a variety of…

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DVAM 2021

Feb 24, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en DVAM 2021

Donate | Chalk Walk | YW Table Talk | Survive To Thrive | Pathways Forward | Business Call To Action October Is Nationally Recognized As Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) During this national month of advocacy, join YWCA Spokane in our goals to:  Increase Awareness:  Paint Spokane Purple With A…

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Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022

Ene 25, 2022 Comentarios desactivados en Teen Dating Violence Action Month 2022

This February, YWCA Spokane looks to engage youth and adults in meaningful dialogue about healthy relationships and dating violence! In 2010, congress declared February to be National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. To take the next step beyond awareness, YWCA Spokane chooses to focus on how individuals can…

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We Made an Impact: DVAM 2021

Nov 5, 2021 Comentarios desactivados en We Made an Impact: DVAM 2021

Your support during Domestic Violence Action Month helped us raise $34,890 towards our $50,000 goal! Although we didn’t quite reach our goal, we’re confident that with the help of the incredible Spokane community we’ll be able to close our 2021 funding gap before the end of this year, and you…

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Domestic Violence and The Business Community

Oct 12, 2021 Comentarios desactivados en Domestic Violence and The Business Community

Domestic Violence Is A Community Issue, Impacting The Lives Of Our Friends, Co-Workers, and Families Domestic violence doesn’t stay at home. It’s all around us, in school, in the grocery store, in the workplace. Chances are that people in your circle of friends, family, and co-workers has, is, or will…

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2021 Chalk Walk | Photo Gallery

Oct 8, 2021 Comentarios desactivados en 2021 Chalk Walk | Photo Gallery

Wednesday, October 6th, in partnership with Riverfront Spokane, our team at YWCA Spokane held a Chalk Walk event in the park downtown as our kickoff for Domestic Violence Action Month. During this national month of advocacy, join YWCA Spokane in our goals to Increase Awareness, Inspire Action and Raise $50,000…

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Your Business Can Take Action This DVAM

20 de septiembre de 2021 Comentarios desactivados en Your Business Can Take Action This DVAM

DVAM | Donate | Chalk Walk | YW Table Talk | Survive To Thrive | Pathways Forward | Business Call To Action YWCA Spokane Invites Local Businesses To Shine A Light For Survivors During Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) Together, We Inspire Real & Lasting Change This October, for national…

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De sobrevivir a prosperar

20 de septiembre de 2021 Comentarios desactivados en From Survive To Thrive

Content developed by YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Action Month Committee. From Survive To Thrive DV Educational Series Welcome! It is our goal at YWCA Spokane to help spread awareness and education about what Intimate Partner Domestic Violence is, how it impacts our community, and what we can do to create…

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Interseccionalidad

20 de septiembre de 2021 Comentarios desactivados en Intersectionality

Contenido desarrollado por el Comité del Mes de Acción contra la Violencia Doméstica de YWCA Spokane. Una serie educativa sobre la violencia doméstica en la pareja Para prepararlo para el éxito mientras realiza nuestra serie educativa From Survive To Thrive, nos gustaría hablar sobre la interseccionalidad y otras definiciones que lo ayudarán a brindarle una base...

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