According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate-partner violence each year, and 90 percent of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. In fact, more than half of clients who enter YWCA Dayton’s domestic violence shelters are mothers with children, the majority of whom are 12 years… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton joins On Our Sleeves campaign
An estimated 99 percent of abusive relationships involve financial abuse, and it’s the number one reason why women aren’t able to easily leave. It can also have long-term implications as survivors attempt to rebuild, impacting their ability to make housing down payments, secure loans, or obtain employment. Financial abuse involves controlling a victim’s ability to… Continue Reading Moving Forward program helps DV survivors build a strong financial future
Among the yellows, the whites, and the blues, the shirts displayed in YWCA Dayton’s Clothesline Project that stand out the most every year aren’t noticed because of their hue – but because of their size. “When we put them up or take them down, we’ll have people stop and ask what it is for, and… Continue Reading Clothesline Project holds space for victims of violence
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the more than 700 volunteers who YWCA Dayton relies on each year were faced with a choice: to pause, or to pivot. For seasoned volunteer groups like the Junior League of Dayton, it was a challenge worth embracing. Instead of hosting their annual summer literacy program at the local library,… Continue Reading Empowering women, strengthening community
Since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, domestic violence service providers have seen a significant increase in demand for services across the country – and YWCAs have been no exception. YWCA USA is the single largest network of domestic violence and sexual assault shelter and services in the nation. Between March and June 2020,… Continue Reading VOCA funding cuts impact survivor services
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