Domestic Violence
Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on February 23rd at 10:00am. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.
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Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on February 9th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.
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“Thank you Savannah for supporting YWCA’s work and mission! From taking event photos, calling partners, to tabling in the community, you brought energy and passion to this position. Best of luck on whatever is next for you and congratulations on your degree!” – Jemma Riedel-Johnson, Engagement Lead My internship experience…
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At YWCA Spokane, our commitment to ending domestic violence extends beyond providing direct services to survivors. We also work to build a community that understands the complexities of abuse, supports healing, and takes action to prevent future harm. Whether that’s through larger campaigns such as Domestic Violence Action Month or…
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Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 15th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.
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Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 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.
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Equipping HR professionals with tools to recognize, respond, and refer when intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace.
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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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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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Join YWCA Spokane for a free workshop designed to help survivors of intimate partner domestic violence feel more confident and prepared when interacting with the legal system.
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YWCA Spokane joined together with local leaders and service providers for a community vigil honoring lives lost to domestic violence.
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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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When Teresa Dixon first began facilitating The Thread writing workshop, she wanted to create a space where survivors of domestic violence could explore their stories through creativity rather than through testimony. “Writing offers another way. It allows survivors to express themselves, to be heard and acknowledged without the added vulnerability…
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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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Safety is a foundation every survivor deserves. While leaving can be the first step toward safety, securing legal protections can help survivors keep themselves and their children safe from continued harm. In Spokane, pursuing a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) can be a confusing, intimidating, and daunting process to navigate,…
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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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Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.
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Join YWCA Spokane for a free workshop designed to help survivors of domestic violence feel more confident and prepared when interacting with the legal system.
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Learn how students at a local vet school are making a difference in the lives of survivors and their pets staying at our safe shelter.
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Even in the face of change, we are staying rooted in our mission. Together, we can keep building a community defined by safety, justice, and dignity for all.
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