About Week Without Violence
Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls. At YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally and that some victims go unrecognized altogether. That’s why, for more than 20 years, YWCA has set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence.
This year’s theme, Safe Beginnings: Protecting Mothers, Nurturing Futures, is all about how we can support moms and their children as they build hopeful, healthier futures.
Join us from
October 21-26, 2024
As we advocate for a safer world for women, girls and families. The WWV campaign highlights the urgent need to address:
Maternal and infant health disparities
The need for safe, stable housing for families
Mothers’ increased risk of experiencing domestic violence
Barriers to leaving abusive relationships, including financial abuse and legal challenges
Get Help
YWCA reaches approximately 1 million women, girls, and their families through 194 local associations in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
We provide critical programs, including domestic and sexual violence services, through 12,500 staff members and 52,000 volunteers.
Find a YWCA
http://www.ywca.org/findaywNational Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TDD)National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)Find a Shelter
http://www.domesticshelters.org/