[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: YWCA Annual Week Without Violence

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Subject: YWCA Annual Week Without Violence
To:


The YWCA Northeast Kansas is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower
women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. At the
YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally
and that some victim-survivors go unrecognized all together. That's why for
more than 20 years, we have set aside one week in October as a* Week
Without Violence (WWOV) <https://www.ywcaneks.org/homepage/wwv2020/> *to
honor *Domestic Violence Awareness Month*. The WWOV is part of a global
movement to end intimate partner and gender-based violence in all forms.
YWCA Northeast Kansas joins YWCA's across the country to bring awareness to
these issues during the *week of October 18-24*.



We believe that united action is power, and we believe that all forms of
violence are connected. This year, YWCA Northeast Kansas is heralding the
message *"Until Justice Just Is." *This moment in time requires us to
leverage our collective capacity and courage to identify and address the
different ways that bias, prejudice and oppression contribute to domestic
violence.

Native and Indigenous women, immigrant women, women of color, women with
disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities face heightened risks of violence and
greater barriers to legal remedies and supportive services due to many
complex factors. This year, we will focus on highlighting the effects of
domestic violence on marginalized communities, elevating the stories of
survivors, engaging with policymakers, and raising awareness of domestic
violence in our community with a common goal in mind: to educate, engage
and empower until justice just is for all survivors.


Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, most of the Week Without Violence
events will be held virtually this year. *The calendar of events, as well
as the press release, is attached.*

·         *Wednesday, October 21 from 1:00-2:30 PM: “How to Support a
Survivor When Calling the Police Is Not an Option" virtual discussion* -
co-facilitated by the YWCA and the Washburn University Campus
Advocate. This is a FREE event, but registration is required.

·         *Thursday, October 22 ALL DAY: "Purple Thursday"* - wear purple
to show your support for survivors of domestic violence using the
#PurpleThursday and tagging us on social media, @ywcaneks.

·         *Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 PM: "Virtual Tour of Survivor
Services"* - step into the shoes of a survivor and join us for a special
Empower Hour as we take a virtual tour of the survivor services offered
through the Center for Safety and Empowerment, including the new Emery
Apartments, the Truth House, and our administrative offices. This is a FREE
event, but registration is required.

·         The energy of the week will culminate at the annual *Rally at the
Capitol on Friday, October 23 at 11:30 AM on the South Steps of the Kansas
State Capitol*. This year, we will hear from YWCA CEO Kathleen Marker,
local grief counselor and public speaker Phelica Glass, and Topeka Mayor
Michelle De La Isla who will shine a light on the devastating impact of
domestic violence in marginalized communities and highlight the crucial
justice-oriented work that YWCA Northeast Kansas does every day.
Custom-made face masks sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas will
be provided to guests (while supplies last).



To learn more and to register for Week Without Violence events, visit
*www.ywcaneks.org/wwv2020
<http://www.ywcaneks.org/wwv2020>**.  *



*Emily Steimel-Handy |* Public Education Coordinator, Center for Safety and
Empowerment

Pronouns: *She/Her/Hers*
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/225+SW+12th+Street+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66612?entry=gmail&source=g>

*T:  *(785) 354-7927 ext. 316
* E: *emilys at ywcaneks.org

*YWCA of Northeast Kansas*
225 SW 12th Street
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/225+SW+12th+Street+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66612?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66612
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/225+SW+12th+Street+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66612?entry=gmail&source=g>

24-hour helpline: 1 (888) 822-2983
www.ywcaneks.org





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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