Training

In addition to our work responding to survivors of Intimate Partner Domestic Violence, YWCA Spokane is proud to offer training sessions for community members and organizations who would like learn more about domestic and intimate partner violence. We are also able to share information about our general services with groups, organizations, businesses, etc., as well as supply posters and brochures.

YWCA Spokane offers a variety of community training opportunities throughout the year. To view and register for trainings visit our calendar.

Calendar

Domestic Violence 101: RECOGNIZE. RESPOND. REFER. Training

It takes a whole community to end Intimate Partner Violence, and the first step is to understand the issue.

YWCA Spokane’s DV 101 Training is a great way to get involved in ending the silence surrounding domestic violence. This training covers the basics of what intimate partner violence is, how to help someone who may be experiencing DV, and provides an overview of our free and confidential services.

Upcoming DV 101 Training Sessions:

March 2023
- Monday, March 13, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  - Registration is now closed
- Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  - REGISTER TODAY
May 2023
- Monday, May 8, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  - REGISTER TODAY
- Thursday, May 11, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  - REGISTER TODAY

Domestic Violence 201: LEARNING IN ACTION Training

Deepen into the conversation and complexities surrounding intimate partner violence with DV 201.

Due to the nature of this training, we highly recommend that you attend Domestic Violence 101: Recognize. Respond. Refer. first.

DV 201: Learning In Action covers the complex nature of intimate partner domestic violence and how to apply the lessons from DV 101 to scenarios and discussion questions.

Upcoming DV 201 Training Sessions:

February 2023
- Monday, February 13, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  - Registration is now closed
- Thursday, February 16, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  - Registration is now closed
June 2023
- Monday, June 5, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  - REGISTER TODAY
- Thursday, June 8, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  - REGISTER TODAY

Content Will Include

Numerica Credit Union hosted YWCA Spokane for an Intimate Partner Violence Training. Thank you for having us!

The topics at each training can vary depending on organizational need and time allotted.

Domestic Violence 101: Recognize. Respond. Refer.

What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Myths of Intimate Partner Violence
Who is affected by Intimate Partner Violence?
What are potential indicators of Intimate Partner Violence?
How to help someone.
YWCA Spokane’s free & confidential services.
Who are YWCA Spokane advocates and what are their roles?

Domestic Violence 201: Learning In Action

Common myths about intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence experiences in specific groups
Discussion of intimate partner violence scenarios
Overview of legal protections available
Differences between Support Advocacy & Therapy
Summary of YWCA Spokane services

If you have any questions about hosting a training, please email our Community Engagement Coordinator, Jemma Riedel-Johnson, at education@ywcaspokane.org

Thank You To Those Who Have Hosted A Training With YWCA Spokane!

We could not do this work without your partnership!

DV 101 Training with EWU’s Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc

We are proud to have provided essential training to so many community members and businesses in Spokane County. Thank you to each of you for taking the time to learn about Intimate Partner Violence, how you can recognize signs, respond to the victim, and refer the situation to a YWCA Spokane Advocate. Our mission is made possible through you!

Thank you to those who have hosted a YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Training:

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Upcoming Events

Mar

Fri

Raising a Secure Child Group @ YWCA Spokane, Women's Opportunity Center

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Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This group is for parents who have completed the 8-week Circle of Security Parenting program through the YWCA Spokane and would like to continue meeting within a supportive environment to reflect on their strengths and struggles in parenting. Offered twice a month.

The Women’s Opportunity Center of YWCA Spokane is excited to offer a variety of free holistic groups and learning opportunities aimed at supporting your healing and wellness. These groups are for folks who identify as having experienced trauma at some point in their lives.

For more information, call or text 509-724-6337. On-site childcare is available upon request.

Please note: YWCA’s Women’s Opportunity Center also offers other free services for program participants including a computer lab, job readiness and mentorship services, and a free clothing and necessities boutique for anyone who identifies as non-binary or a woman. Call 509-724-6337 to learn more about these additional offerings.

Categories: Event Tags: child raising healing holistic mindfulness secure child selfcare spokane trauma wellness woc

Apr

Wed

Thriving Now – Discussion and Q+A with Askia @ Virtual Event

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Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Thriving Now

Join YWCA Spokane for a conversation with Askia Underwood, a domestic violence survivor recently featured in Uncovered: The Secrets We Hide. YWCA Spokane’s Jemma Riedel-Johnson (Community Engagement Cord.) and Caroline Mark (CSO Advocate & Prevention Specialist) will sit down with Askia to dive into some of the complexities of intimate partner violence and hear more about her journey and how her life has changed since the documentary filmed.

What: A virtual discussion and question & answer with Askia Underwood
When: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 | noon – 1:00pm
Where: Virtual event, link to access will be provided after registration.
Cost: Free and open to the public (registration required)
Questions: engage@ywcaspokane.org | 509-385-6623

Register Today

Questions

If you would like to submit a question to Askia in advance, you may do so here. There will be time held during the event for live Q&A as well.

Meet Askia

Askia Underwood is the first-ever U.S. Business Director of award-winning, globe spanning Miroma Project Factory (MPF). An entrepreneur in residence, Askia brings more than 17 years of experience in strategic digital campaign planning, development and execution to MPF. Her expertise in digital strategy and content monetization lends to campaigns designed to motivate consumers to take action online.

A Certified Metaverse Expert, Askia’s focus includes innovating at the intersection of where multicultural shoppers connect, consider, and purchase online, along with the development of advanced format immersive, experiential, digital content, products and brand experiences.

Her past work includes migrating more than twenty-five million dollars from traditional advertising mediums to higher-performing digital, social, and search platforms working with clients in the consumer, automotive, retail, sports, pet product, beauty and non-profit categories. Priding herself on actively driving consumer behavior, Askia is often tapped to curate experiential brand moments which motivate consumers to act (watch, share, buy or donate) online.

Outside of work, she can be found dining at her local eateries, and entertaining friends in the Los Angeles area home she shares with her husband, Dr. Lance Underwood and her two youngest sons.

Meet Caroline

Caroline has served as a CSO Advocate and Prevention Specialist at YWCA Spokane for just about 2 years. She is a few months away from completing her Master of Social Work degree! Her time supporting individuals, groups, and communities across the continuum of the human experience informs the social justice roots of her practice. You will likely find Caroline talking about improv, the Midwest (her homeland), or her beloved cat at any given time.

Meet Jemma

Jemma is the Community Engagement Coordinator with YWCA Spokane. She educates and connects people with YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. She has trained and engaged over 1,000 individuals last year through domestic violence education and racial & social justice work. Jemma has been involved with nonprofits for over 10 years and is dedicated to fighting for equity through advocacy and education. She holds a Master of Science in Communications with a Graduate Certificate in Gender & Sexuality Studies from Eastern Washington University.

The Documentary – Uncovered

The premiere screening event will be March 30th from 6pm-9pm at the Garland Theater. Learn more and get tickets for this documentary screening here.

Breaking free from abuse with Askia Underwood: Askia hopes her story will help even just one person listen to their inner voice before it’s too late. You know the voice: the quiet whisper that says, “stop, turn around; this path isn’t for you.” In her case, ignoring that voice almost cost her her life. Her story is one of courage, faith, and learning to be honest with herself in the presence of a controlling and abusive partner. Her story is one of learning to prioritize her needs alongside her children’s. Today, she’s found her voice as a survivor of domestic abuse, a label she refuses to allow shame to cast any shadows over her.

Categories: End the Silence Event Tags: Domestic Violence storytelling

Apr

Tue

Teen Council @ YWCA Spokane, Women's Opportunity Center

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Apr 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

YWCA Spokane values and respects the voices of our youth and is looking for teens who are interested in helping to shape how our community talks about dating abuse and works to foster healthy teen relationships through the efforts of our Teen Council. Supported by YWCA Prevention Coordinator, Lizbeth Reyes, this FREE, diverse, youth-led group will help make the community a safer, healthier place for young people in Spokane.

The Teen Council meets every other Tuesday in 2023 from 3:30-5:00pm (with the exception of school breaks). Food, drink, and prizes provided at every meeting!

Categories: Event Tags: Community Community Education Community Event Empowerment expression healing healthy emotions Healthy Habits Healthy Relationships learning life skills prevention relationship skills self-care social awareness spokane Teen Council wellness

March – April 2023 Mar – Apr 2023