Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
She meets Kyle, an attractive neurosurgeon and they embark on a heartwarming, fairytale romance – that is until Kyle becomes physically and emotionally abusive.
Being Safe at Home
YWCA Sonoma County DV programs include a confidential Safe House shelter, a 24/7 Crisis Hotline and counseling support services including therapy for children.
The Business of Crisis Assistance
Domestic Violence Awareness Month offers the community an opportunity to invest in YWCA in recognition of the investment we have made in our community for more than four decades.
Recognizing the signs of domestic abuse
If you’re like me, newspaper headlines have a way of shaking you up and distracting you from other concerns.
A survivor says, don't suffer in silence
Mortified, I removed his hand and continued on with the dinner. The second time he reached over…
Therapy pivots during pandemic
…during the shelter-in-place order, dedicated YWCA domestic violence advocates continue to maintain Sonoma County’s only confidential safe house shelter, thereby safeguarding the families in our care.
Mental health in schools and DV
Further research and data only confirm what teachers and school counselors already know: despite the fact that the violence happens at home, its impact resonates in the classroom.
Another palette for the colors of fall
The purple ribbon pays tribute to the victims of domestic violence, much as soldiers are awarded the Purple Heart for bravery in another kind of battle.
When pink and purple feel familiar
By contrast, the purple ribbon pays tribute to the victims of domestic violence, much as soldiers are awarded the Purple Heart for bravery in another kind of battle.
