Youth Violence Prevention

Empowering youth to build futures free from relationship abuse

Promoting a culture of nonviolence with youth

Through empowerment, engagement, and education about healthy and unhealthy relationships, leadership development and creating a space of belonging. 

Prevention Efforts

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Healthy Roots

Free healthy relationship & dating violence curriculum for young people.

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Teen Council

A youth-led group focused on making Spokane a safer, healthier place for young people in Spokane.

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Transformations Camp

A week-long summer empowerment camp centering the experiences of young women of color.

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Self-Care Summit

A special one day annual summit centered on promoting and encouraging self-care among youth, with a focus on young women of color.

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"This has helped me have different experiences, gain friendships, and learn more about setting boundaries for myself - how I should and deserve to be treated by others."

- Youth Served by YWCA Spokane

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Women and children develop new tools needed for school and and work readiness.

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Children and youth received counseling to help cope with trauma and develop health relationship skills.

Contact Us

Learn more about our Prevention efforts in Spokane. 

Call: 509-370-9024

prevention@ywcaspokane.org

Blog

Jan 31, 2025 May 24 @ 12:11 am

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…

Jan 13, 2025 May 24 @ 12:11 am

Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is…

Jan 3, 2025 May 24 @ 12:11 am

Healthy Roots at On Track Academy: Autumn Series Recap

Monday, December 16, marked the final session of YWCA Spokane’s Healthy Roots series at On Track Academy (OTA) for the autumn term. This impactful program provided valuable lessons on relationship dynamics, self-care, and empowerment to high school students in a…

Events

Apr 15, 2025 Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Trans and Nonbinary Youth: Pathways Forward

Join YWCA Spokane this Pride Month for a roundtable conversation about promoting equitable inclusion for trans and gender nonconforming youth this June.

Apr 11, 2025 Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 9th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Apr 11, 2025 Jun 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

DV 101 Training: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on June 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.