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First Step Fridays is a new weekly legal clinic designed to support survivors of intimate partner domestic violence access the support they need and deserve.
March is Women’s History Month, a time that encourages us to reflect on the women who have shaped the world and the communities we live in. As I step into leadership at YWCA Spokane, I find myself doing just that. I am deeply aware that I am building on more…
YWCA’s ECEAP grows strong families, ensuring children thrive with a parent-first approach.
YWCA Spokane’s Community Engagement Department raises awareness, builds partnerships, advances equity, and helps prevent violence in our community.
Our domestic violence safe shelter is near capacity almost every day. We look to options such as hoteling for survivors to ensure their safety.
Victim blaming shifts responsibility away from the person causing harm and places it on survivors, deepening shame, isolation, and barriers to support.
YWCA Spokane’s Civil Legal Services help survivors secure protection orders that create immediate safety, accountability, & space to rebuild.
Safe housing is harder than ever to find for survivors. Learn how YWCA Spokane is adapting to a changing landscape to keep families safe.
Prevention work is adapting in response to recent funding cuts, necessitating difficult pauses in youth programs such as Healthy Roots & Teen Council.
Trauma-Informed Care is at the heart of our approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence & their families.
Explore and learn how Restorative Practices approaches foster healing, accountability, and stronger communities at YWCA Spokane.
In order to support survivors of domestic violence in the most effective way, understanding intersectionality is essential.
Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors to explore options, build confidence, and make decisions at their own pace with support and guidance.
YWCA Spokane’s Empowerment Model helps survivors of domestic violence regain autonomy, build confidence, and make their own life decisions.
Healing Together For families who have experienced domestic violence, therapeutic support can provide some relief from experiences of stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YWCA Spokane offers a specialized therapy program for youth 7-18 years old who have second hand experience with domestic violence in their household. The program…
About the Summit Since 2022, YWCA Spokane has been offering youth in the community the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at the Youth Self-Care Summit. This is a unique opportunity for young people to embrace self-love, connection, and personal growth. Designed like a conference, the summit celebrates each participant…
Social Support “Domestic violence can be so isolating,” states Alondra, YWCA Support Group facilitator. “We found that providing a space for survivors to share stories and promote healing is a great way to bridge the gap from isolation to connection and support.” YWCA Spokane offers support groups for female-identifying survivors…
What is CSO Advocacy? For some survivors of domestic violence, the Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) is their first stop while trying to find support for their situation. “It can be hard to navigate these systems for a lot of clients,” says M.E. Martin, YWCA Spokane CSO Advocate. “Many…
The Complexities of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are legal tools designed to offer safety to individuals experiencing domestic violence. While the intention is to offer protection, the legal process can leave survivors feeling disheartened and vulnerable. Understanding these challenges is crucial for anyone navigating the…
Understanding the Issue In recent years, efforts to address domestic violence have increasingly focused on a critical aspect of safety: removing firearms from perpetrators. The presence of a firearm in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%. On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court…