By Donte Hilliard Director of Mission Impact, YWCA USA What would it take for us to experience just ONE Week Without Violence? What practice and policy changes would need to be implemented to make one Week Without Violence possible? We know that not all violence is physical or visible. The YWCA seeks to educate the… Continue Reading #WorkAgainstViolence: Racial Profiling and Hate Crimes
By Qudsia Jafree Advocacy & Policy Manager of Health and Safety, YWCA USA Hate crimes are committed when a perpetrator intentionally selects and commits a crime towards someone based on actual or perceived membership in a particular group, usually defined by race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, gender identity or sexual orientation. Current federal laws make… Continue Reading Week Without Violence: Hate Crimes
by Katie Stanton Social Media Manager, YWCA USA 2013 is nearly here, so let’s take a step back and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. For the YWCA, looking back helps us remember what we can achieve together, and to plan for how we will continue to empower women and eliminate racism in… Continue Reading Thank You for a Successful Year!
by Qudsia Jafree YWCA USA It was nauseating to watch. A clip of a plane crashing into a tall building looped on the television in front of me, over and over again. It was my first year of college, and I was standing in the dining hall for breakfast, frozen, no longer hungry. I called my… Continue Reading Take a Stand Against Hate Crimes
by Anna Thompson Communications and Development, YWCA Northcentral Pennsylvania In this age of information and awareness, domestic violence and sexual assault are still topics that make people uncomfortable, often to the point where they cannot approach them seriously or honestly. Being uncomfortable is also (and unfortunately) an indication of fear, which can breed violence. When people come face-to-face… Continue Reading When Discomfort Leads to Violence: Options for Survivors