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YWCA USA is also a part of World YWCA, which is a global movement working for women’s empowerment, leadership, and rights in more than 120 countries. Each year, YWCAs help more than 535,000 women with safety services, which include sexual assault programs, domestic violence services such as emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, counseling and ...
Local survivors of domestic violence and their children are getting some more help finding a safe place to live. The YWCA Mohawk Valley has already put 11 heads of household with 21 children into ...
Women's shelters help individuals escape these instances of domestic violence and intimate partner violence and act as a place for protection as they choose how to move forward. Additionally, many shelters offer a variety of other services to help women and their children including counseling and legal guidance.
YWCA of Greater Portland is a charitable organization with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The organization serves Multnomah County in four major areas of programming including youth services, domestic violence services, senior services, and social change.
It was the seventh call in four days that she made to the YWCA domestic violence shelter. Two calls were placed within about 30 minutes of the shooting. "YWCA employees heard screaming, shattering ...
Domestic violence and abuse can quickly turn deadly. Here are some shelters, hotlines and nonprofits that can help survivors in the metro.
The YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter Network provides specialized shelters and services for women escaping domestic violence, including trauma-informed care and counseling. Hotlines such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) and the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) are available 24/7 to provide immediate ...
Lisa Bianco's brutal death led to changes in Indiana state laws.