Thank You to Department of Social & Health Services For Your Incredible Support!

| By Olivia Moorer
Categories: Advocacy, Awards, Community, Donations, Fundraising, Spokane Resources
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Thank you to DSHS for your grant to benefit YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Survivor Services will continue to serve survivors with new and successful therapy methods! Department of Social & Health Services’ (DSHS) gift makes a major impact in the lives of …

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YWCA USA 2019 National Conference

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“Not every YWCA has a pool, but we help women when they feel like they are drowning.” —Alejandra Y. Castillo, YWCA USA CEO YWCA Spokane was thrilled to join YWCAs all over the country in Washington, DC, last week for YWCA USA’s 2019 National Conference! Over 400 attendees from across the country gathered together to DARE …

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Legal Advocacy Services Guide

| By Olivia Moorer
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The content below is now out of date. Updated information has been published. Legal terms can be tricky. Understanding the difference between a protection order and a restraining order doesn’t come up often in day-to-day life, unless your favorite crime show mentions it; however, in cases of Domestic Violence, these terms and rules can be …

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YWCA Spokane Hosts Danger Assessment Training

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Content advisory: This blog post discusses domestic violence homicide, including statistics and risk factors, in detail. If you find yourself distressed or triggered by this topic, you may wish to skip this or have a support plan ready for yourself. Our 24-hour helpline is always available if you have questions or need to talk to …

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YWCA Spokane Hosts Address Confidentiality Program Training

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On May 17, YWCA Spokane hosted an Address Confidentiality Program Training to teach our advocates about the program and how to become certified to help survivors be safe in their homes. What is Address Confidentiality Program? The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is part of a safety plan that gives survivors of Domestic Violence a P.O. …

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