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New Family Justice Center offers one-stop resource for domestic violence survivors

Friday, October 16, 2020

The Dayton Police Department’s Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Unit will begin operating from the newly established Family Justice Center on Monday, Oct. 19. DPD partnered with YWCA Dayton and Artemis Center and to staff the center with trained domestic violence advocates. “Recovering from domestic violence can be very overwhelming, and having an advocate to help… Continue Reading New Family Justice Center offers one-stop resource for domestic violence survivors

Survivor Stories: A DVAM Series

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Rebuilding from Ashes The decision to flee domestic violence is often complicated with a long list of other concerns. Transitioning back into independent housing is often difficult because of financial and other barriers survivors face. YW supportive housing programs provide case management services to help survivors maintain safe, affordable housing upon leaving shelter.  As Mary*… Continue Reading Survivor Stories: A DVAM Series

YWCA Dayton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events, education

Monday, September 28, 2020

In the U.S., 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. This epidemic crosses every racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic class and costs more than $8.3 billion each year in medical care, lost days of work, and mental health and social services, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This October, YWCA… Continue Reading YWCA Dayton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events, education

Painting the towns purple

Friday, September 25, 2020

More than 30 students from DECA High School spread out across downtown Dayton this week to Paint the Town Purple, a YWCA Dayton campaign to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together, they installed more than 400 ribbons. In addition, several staff and volunteers ensured Preble County streets saw their own share of purple, tying on… Continue Reading Painting the towns purple