Survivors
Intersectionality offers a framework for recognizing how multiple aspects of a person’s identity intersect to shape their unique experience.
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Motivational Interviewing empowers survivors of domestic violence by helping them explore their own needs and strengths, fostering confidence and self-reflection without imposing solutions. This approach restores a sense of control, enabling survivors to make informed decisions at their own pace and supports their long-term healing.
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The Empowerment Model at YWCA Spokane helps survivors of domestic violence regain control by providing support, options, and resources to make their own decisions. It fosters confidence, self-sufficiency, and independence, ensuring survivors are active participants in their healing journey.
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Public Charge Definition: “‘Public charge’ is a ground of inadmissibility. Grounds of inadmissibility are reasons that a person could be denied a green card, visa, or admission into the United States. In deciding whether to grant some applicants a green card or a visa, an immigration officer must decide whether…
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At YWCA Spokane, We Believe Survivors Spokane, WA – On Thursday, April 8, 2021, The Inlander published the following article by Wilson Criscione, “Law Enforcement Behind The Badge”, available online at The Inlander. As Spokane’s primary service provider to victims of intimate partner domestic violence, YWCA Spokane would like to…
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YWCA is excited to announce a new partnership with local agency MiA – Mujeres in Action. Mujeres in Action provides domestic violence advocacy and support to survivors in Spokane’s LatinX community. Through a partnership with the YWCA and using funds supported by DSHS, YWCA and MiA will provide bilingual advocacy…
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A YWCA Client Story Of Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 Crisis Kimberly, Lead Community Service Office Advocate at YWCA Spokane, shares with you a wonderful tool one of her clients created to help navigate the stress and anxiety she and her 11-year-old son are experiencing during this uncertain and…
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On Thursday, October 24th, 2019, representatives from YWCA Spokane had the opportunity to meet with members of the Spokane City Council to discuss our longtime partnership with the City, the current overwhelming issue of family violence and trauma within Spokane, and YWCA Spokane’s vital programs and services. “It is absolutely…
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Thank you to MultiCare for your grant to benefit our Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Support Services! Because of their amazing support, YWCA Spokane’s Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Support Services will be able to provide hospital advocacy to survivors in need of medical support. These funds will assist in recognizing survivors…
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Join us For A Sculpture Unveiling and Art Walk Celebrating Women and Domestic Violence Survivors During First Friday art walk on December 2nd, 2016, from 5:00pm – 7:30pm, at 930 N Monroe Street, YWCA Spokane will unveil a sculpture dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. Additional works of art by…
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