Across the country, officials have encouraged residents to stay home to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. But for domestic violence victims – the vast majority of whom are women, children, and LGTBQ+ individuals – home is not a safe space. In rural communities especially, women are 10% more likely to experience abusive relationships, and… Continue Reading Pizza with a purpose
Social distancing doesn’t mean support stops. Thanks to a partnership with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), YWCA Dayton’s newest offering is an online HelpRoom that provides weekly opportunities for survivors of sexual violence to receive virtual support. Entirely text-chat based, participants can enter the group “room” through any Internet-connected device and speak with… Continue Reading YW launches virtual support groups for survivors
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this month that his office distributed nearly $1 million in funding to domestic violence shelters and coalitions across the state to assist battered men, women, and children in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. $17,000 of that has been granted to YWCA Dayton, which provides the only domestic violence… Continue Reading Ohio Attorney General grants funds to YWCA Dayton
Dear Survivor, I have stood where you stand. Found my voice held in my throat as I tried to come to terms with what happened to me. And I know that some days you can’t think of anything else, that it seems as if the memories might swallow you whole before you learn how to… Continue Reading Dear Survivor: A letter from our sexual assault program
This post will be continually updated to reflect the latest information. Updated: 07.02.20 If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, we’re always here. 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 937-222-SAFE. According to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, 1.42 million people use an emergency shelter or transitional housing program… Continue Reading Statement on COVID-19 Coronavirus