October 2020 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dear Friend, We are living in unprecedented times, and as a result now more than ever, YWCA’s domestic violence services are desperately needed. Right here in our local community, the measurable increase of calls to our 24/7 Crisis Hotline has arrived. Our confidential Safe House shelter continues to welcome… Continue Reading Unprecedented Times: DVAM 2020
Dear Friend, Reflecting on these past many weeks of “shelter in place” one cannot begin to fathom the impact on victims of violence and abuse being sheltered together with their abuser. This is my deepest concern and the one we are bracing for at YWCA Sonoma County. There will be an increased need for our… Continue Reading Shelter in Place – When staying home may not be safe.
By YWCA SONOMA COUNTY CEO MADELELINE KEEGAN O’CONNELL, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT OPINION EDITORIAL, Sunday, April 11, 2021 — GETTING HELP. EDITOR: Staff Writer Nashelly Chavez’s article on domestic violence and the impact of COVID-19 brings an important community matter to light (“Abuse concerns mount during outbreak,” April 11.) Briefly mentioned was that during the shelter-in-place… Continue Reading Therapy pivots during pandemic
Dear Friend, A child is born. An innocent, precious being at the beginning of her journey through life. Her name is Gabriella and her first home is YWCA’s confidential Safe House shelter. From the hospital, her mom has made the difficult decision not to return with her little one to the home where violence was… Continue Reading Safe House is baby’s first home
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dear Friend of YWCA Sonoma County, As we honor survivors of domestic violence in our community this October, we pause to recognize the sign of the times we are living in today. Over the past year, the #MeToo movement has transformed our culture, and in many ways has expanded beyond sexual… Continue Reading The singular voice of domestic violence