YWCA Racial and Social Justice Facebook Group

| By RSJ Team
Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved
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This year we have celebrated and mourned together through an intense period of growth and tragedy in our communities. Racial and social justice have come to the forefront after many abuses from various systems have been brought to light in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death. Our Racial & Social Justice Committee has had …

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Consent and Prevention

| By Jemma Riedel
Categories: Education and Training
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What is Consent? Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries allows us to feel comfortable in our friendships and relationships. How do you know where the boundaries are? You ask! Consent ensures everyone is on the same page about what they want to happen. It is a proactive expression of what everyone is comfortable with instead of …

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

| By Jemma Riedel
Categories: Education and Training
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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 …

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Working Connections Childcare Expanded

| By Liz Backstrom
Categories: Community, Other
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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 …

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How to Help a Friend

| By Mia Morton
Categories: Community, Education and Training, Get Involved, Spokane Resources
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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 …

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