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.
NYT article: Tracking a Single Day at the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Insightful NYT article highlighting similar interactions that our own Hotline advocates encounter.
$450,000 raised for survivors of domestic abuse
Local Sonoma County Chefs, Duskie Estes, Liza Hinman, Domenica Catelli, Crista Luedtke and Sara Thompson with Senator McGuire. PHOTO BY WILL BUCQUOY.
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.
Share the Warmth
Carmen is a mother of three children under 12 years old who fled her home where her husband brutalized her both physically and emotionally for many years.
The gift of slumber
Parents who make the important decision to move into our shelter for the safety and protection of themselves and their children also know the value of a good night’s sleep.
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.
How YWCA Supports Local Families - DVAM 2022
A recap of how YWCA has supported local families in need over the past year.
A Safe House Mother's Testimony
“Before I got here, my baby was having a hard time breathing, sleeping, eating and functioning overall. Now (at YWCA confidential Safe House) he sleeps, eats, smiles and is processing so much more.”
'Tis the season for giving and receiving thanks
As the holiday season arrives, I want you to know how grateful our families are for the services made available by your generous support.
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.
Impacts of domestic violence on our community
Dear Friend, If you’re like me, newspaper headlines have a way of shaking me free from the other concerns of my day.
Nurture - A Mother's Day Message
Preschoolers, like ours featured on the cover of this card, not only heal and catch up on their social and emotional growth, they too learn how to nurture.
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…
Assault stories rip open wounds
When a high-profile sexual assault case makes headlines, those who are survivors of rape, domestic violence and related offenses are re-traumatized…
Lifesaver for struggling women, kids
As lockdowns were put in place, health experts warned that the forced isolation, economic strain and increased family stress could create a perfect mix of factors to escalate domestic abuse.
Hope and Kindness - 2020 holiday message
Especially at this time of year, we reflect on the meaning of hope and kindness in our lives.
Sonoma County nonprofits look to Giving Tuesday for much needed financial boost amid pandemic
O’Connell said domestic violence incidents have increased during the pandemic as people are forced to spend more time at home.
Shelter in Place - When staying home may not be safe.
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.
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.