education – YWCA Spokane

Domestic Violence and Firearms

October 5, 2020

| By Jemma Riedel

| Tags: Domestic Violence, education, Intimate Partner Domestic Violence

Text reads: "The mere presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide for women by 500%"

Firearms and Domestic Violence Can Be A Volatile And Lethal Mix In a household where domestic violence is occurring, women are disproportionately affected by the presence of firearms. Spokane County has the highest reported rates of domestic violence in Washington State. Locally, it is estimated that Intimate Partner Domestic Violence (IPDV) affects 1 in 3 …

Working Connections Childcare Expanded

October 5, 2020

| By Liz Backstrom

Categories: Community, Other

| Tags: childcare, Community Engagement, education

In Spokane, the average cost of childcare for a preschool age child is $7,800 annually per child, more than many families can afford. Many children are left at home with no supervision because parents need to work and cannot afford childcare. For many years, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), Head Start and many …

How to Help a Friend

May 1, 2020

| By Mia Morton

Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Spokane Resources

| Tags: COVID19, education, outreach, prevention, prevention at home, video education series

Prevention at Home Video Education Series YWCA Spokane staff have joined together to create a unique online engagement opportunity focused on cultivating increased community education and awareness surrounding issues related to intimate partner domestic violence. The eleven-part video series presents engaging, educational content for individuals from any background or current knowledge base. The videos and …

Self Regulation

May 1, 2020

| By Mia Morton

Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Spokane Resources

| Tags: COVID19, education, outreach, prevention, prevention at home, video education series