Ywca domestic violence program

Every year, in communities big and small, YWCAs get up and do the work of providing safe and secure housing, crisis hotlines, counseling, court assistance, and other community and safety programs to more than , women, children and families.

My entire life has been full of tears and confusion. Every scar. I carry, I wear as a badge. It gives me something to look at and tells me I can get through whatever comes my way. It is my strength! Every ounce of power and energy I gave to my husband I am now taking it all back! YWCA is creating a safer, more just world, by offering emergency, transitional, and long-term housing, crisis hotlines, medical and legal advocacy, and other services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence so survivors can regain stability and as they rebuild their lives.

YWCA is creating a safer, more just world by offering safe and secure emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term housing to victims and survivors of gender-based violence so they can avoid homelessness and rebuild their lives. In many communities, YWCA is the only provider of housing for domestic violence survivors.

YWCA crisis hotlines and chat lines are vital resources for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. They provide assistance through crisis intervention and support by helping to identify problems, priorities, options, and possible solutions, including helping to make plans for safety and action; information about resources on healthy relationships, domestic violence, and sexual assault; and referrals to domestic violence shelters and programs, social service agencies, legal assistance agencies, and other relevant services.

YWCA advocates provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to domestic and sexual violence survivors. Legal advocates can assist clients with domestic violence petitions, accompany clients to court for hearings for protective orders, criminal hearings, and other civil hearings; and attend police and prosecutor follow-up interviews with victims if requested. Counseling helps survivors to address the traumatic impact that violence has had on their families, as well as to secure long-term therapeutic interventions.

YWCAs around the country offer adult and child counseling, helping to break the cycle of violence through the provision of trauma-informed services. Around the country, YWCAs offer prevention education to schools, agencies, companies, organizations, and professionals. Prevention education helps to prepare students, teachers, parents, professionals, and community members to recognize and prevent abusive behaviors.

Program Services Emergency Shelter. If you are in immediate danger, call Legal Advocacy. No insurance required. Must be 18 years or older. Click below to schedule your appointment.

Violence Prevention Education. Support Groups. We are always accepting donations of unwanted cell phones for the Cell Phone Program. Learn More. Virtual Wednesday, January 19, Reflexiones Virtual Wednesday, January 26, The YW financial empowerment program will also offer a matched savings incentive.

Throughout the class, the women will be encouraged to create a savings account and start putting money aside for an emergency fund or toward any other savings goal.

Is transportation assistance provided? Transportation and bus passes will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Is Childcare provided? There will be volunteers to help the children with homework and supervise them while the women are in class. What about tasty snacks? A substantial snack will be provided for every class. What does the program cost? How do I find out more information: Please reach out to Ms. Caitlin Toliver at and select option 2 or email her caitlin.

Support for Children. For more information contact Kimberly Towner at and select Option 2. You may also ask someone else who is acting with your knowledge and consent to write or express the grievance.

Miss Ms. Prefix First Last. This field is required to be able to provide you with adequate notices. This field is required in order to be able to reach back out to you about your grievance. I agree to the terms below. I agree that I can be contacted by DVPP staff about my concern or grievance using the information I have provided above. I understand that for action to take place, my concern or grievance will be shared with key YWCA team members in order to attempt to resolve the issue.

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