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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSC supplemental materials 7-27-17mmin tin. ra ernp ming ca YWCA Yakima 818 W Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98902 YWCA YAKIMA - 2016 T: 509-248-7796 F: 509-575-5398 www.ywcayakima.org The YWCA Yakima is the largest provider of domestic violence services in Yakima County, and provides the only shelter in the City of Yakima. In addition, the YWCA Yakima offers the first affordable housing specific to families who are homeless as the result of domestic violence. The primary focuses of the YWCA Yakima are: Empowering Women and Girls; Building Self -Sufficient Women; Eliminating Family Violence; Embracing Diversity; Eliminating Racism; and Maximizing Partnerships. YWCA Programming includes, but is not limited to, the following: 24-hour Domestic Violence Shelter Legal Advocacy 72 -hour Response Program Housing Advocacy Financial Literacy Domestic Violence Counseling Community Advocacy/Education 9-1-1 Cell Phone Program Case Management Children & Youth Programming 2016: By the Numbers Outreach & Self -Sufficiency Volunteer Program Life Skills Programming Working Women's Wardrobe After Care Program 6,440 individuals involved in domestic violence incidents received services through the YWCA in 2016 24 -Hour Emergency Family Shelter: The YWCA housed 140 women and 158 children for a total of 11,607 bed nights. Legal Advocacy: The YWCA assisted 97 individuals in obtaining a Protection Order while providing Legal Advocacy to 691 people. Housing Advocacy: 63 families were assisted in finding affordable housing in the Yakima Community. Domestic Violence Counseling: 614 individuals received counseling and went to support groups. Children's Advocacy: Support groups and counseling were provided to 332 children. After -Care Program: Advocates provided follow-up counseling and support services to 158 individuals. 72 -Hour Response Program: Through a partnership with Yakima Law Enforcement, the YWCA provided outreach to nearly 1064 victims of domestic violence. Community Education and Outreach: The YWCA reached nearly 791 community members through community educational presentations and booths. Educational Clinics and Victim's Meeting: In partnership with the Prosecutor's Office, the YWCA provided education and counseling to 245 individuals who were in the process of trying to drop a No Contact Order. Working Women's Wardrobe: 292 women and teens benefited from the Working Women's Wardrobe and received up to 5 days of professional clothing for job interviews and new job positions. Volunteer Attorneys: Helped 42 individuals. Christmas Program: Served 512 individuals. As part of an annual survey done by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and in order to fully identify our impact on any given day, the YWCA Yakima once again participated in this year's census count of domestic violence services. In one day (September 14th, 2016) the YWCA: • Provided services to 147 individuals • Responded to 17 crisis calls Encouraging Hope, Enriching Lives and Empowering Dreams eliminating racism pm ca empowering women YWCA Yakima Providing a safe & nurturing place where we empower victims of domestic violence to become self-reliant survivors 24 -Hour Emergency Shelter: Are you fleeing domestic violence? Do you need a safe place to stay? Call 509-248-7796 24 hours a day/7days a week or contact www.ywcayakima.org Crisis & Mobile Advocacy: We provide advocacy -based counseling, survivor safety planning, and on-site and off-site crisis intervention Housing Advocacy: We connect domestic violence survivors to housing resources, assist with affordable housing applications and household budget planning Legal Advocacy: We help domestic violence survivors complete and file restraining and/protection orders; we also provide legal counseling referrals for family issues within our community Family & Children's Advocacy: Families, children, & teens at the YWCA receive direct emotional support and community referrals. The program also helps facilitate off- site Healthy Relationship curriculum, respite care, and domestic violence awareness for youth Domestic Violence Support Groups: Wed: 3:30PM-5:OOPM (English) Thurs: 3:30PM-5:OOPM (Spanish) Thurs: 5:30PM-7:OOPM (English) Domestic Violence Awareness Clinic: 2nd & 4th Thurs: Noon-3:OOPM (Women's English) 3rd Thurs: Noon-3:OOPM (Men's English) Spanish Clinic: By appointment Call 509-367-8430 to enroll. $10.00 fee. Class certification is provided. Retail Job Skills & Employment Training: Our resale boutique, Persimmon, provides domestic violence survivors with retail job skills and training. Working Women's Wardrobe: Persimmon's Working Women's Wardrobe provides low-income women and teens with free professional clothing for interviews and/or new employment. Persimmon: 4001 Summitview Ave #4 Yakima, WA 98908. Call 509-902-1200 for Working Women's Wardrobe appointments YWCA Yakima: 818 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902 / 509-248-7796 www.ywcayakima.org eliminating racism yvy, ca empowering women YWCA Yakima Proporcionamos un lugar seguro y educativo en el que capacitamos a victimas de violencia domestica, ayudandoles a convertirse en sobrevivientes autosuficientes Refugio de Emergencia las 24 Horas: ,Esta huyendo de violencia domestica? ,Necesita un lugar seguro para quedarse? Llame al 509-248-7796 - 24 horas / 7 digs a Ia semana, o visite nuestro sitio www.ywcayakima.org Crisis y Apoyo Mdvil: Ofrecemos consejeria basada en asesoramiento y planificacion de Ia seguridad; nuestros defensores proveen apoyo de crisis dentro o fuera de nuestras oficinas, o donde esten Apoyo de Vivienda Proveemos viviendas asequibles, conectamos a los/as sobrevivientes con oportunidades de vivienda en Ia comunidad; asistimos con las solicitudes de vivienda del YWCA, disponemos con ayuda de planificacion de presupuesto familiar Apoyo Leal: Ayudamos a los clientes a completer y emitir ordenes de proteccion/ ordenes de restriccion. Asi mismo, ofrecemos asesoramiento y referencias legales para asuntos familiares en nuestra comunidad Grupos de Apoyo de Violencia Domestica: Miercoles: 3:30-5:OOPM (ingles) Jueves: 3:30 — 5:00 PM (espanol) 5:30-7:00 PM (ingles) Clinica de Concientizacion sobre is Violencia Domestica: 2d0 & 4t0 jueves de cada mes 12:00-3:00 (ingles) 3er jueves de cada mes 12:00-3:00 (clase de ingles para varones) Para clase en espanol (lame al 509-367-8430 Costo es de $10.00 espacio es limitado. EI certificado se recibe al final de Ia clase Habilidades de Trabajo y Capacitacion Laboral: Nuestra tienda de reventa, "Persimmon", provee a los clientes del YWCA capacitacion de empleo. El "Armario para Mujeres Trabajadoras" de Persimmon tambien ofrece vestuarios profesionales gratuitos a mujeres y adolescentes de bajos ingresos, ya sea para empezar un nuevo empleo o asistir a entrevistas de trabajo Persimmon: 4001 Summitview Avenue #4 Yakima, WA 98908 509-902-1200 YWCA Yakima: 318 Was. Yak ma Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902 ! 509-243-7796 witrN,ywcTyakima.or0 What Is In Their Shoes? In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence Classroom Edition is a scenario -based training designed to help participants talk about what dating is like for today's teens—from their perspective. Participants will become teen characters, make choices about their relationships, and see what happens. In TheirShoes provides a snapshot of unhealthyteen relationships and generates a thoughtful discussion about what is happen- ing in unhealthy relationships and what opportunities exist to support those experiencing them. It does not include the full range of teens' experiences. Designed with the classroom in mind,this particular version of InTheirShoes can be completed within a traditional 50 -minute class, uses language that is appropriate for school settings, and includes additional lesson plans for continuing the conversa- tion after students have experienced the simulation. While this edition is geared toward the classroom, it can be used in many different settings with youth and adults from all backgrounds and experiences. Goals of In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence Class- room Edition -i Increase awareness of teen dating violence Help teens and adults recognize unhealthy patterns in relationships and learn to talk with one another about the problem in a useful way -� Promote conversations about teen dating violence - Encourage people to think creatively and act intention- ally to assist teens struggling with unhealthy and abusive relationships - Show that everyone has a role to play in supporting teens to have healthy relationships Who should participate? This activity is intended for teenagers and/or adults who inter- act with teens. It can be used in classrooms, with youth groups and sports teams, and for professional training with teachers, school administrators and counselors, youth group leaders, parent associations, law enforcement, medical personnel, and community groups of all kinds. Special consideration may need to be given in order to accommodate everyone. For example, people with vision disabilities can be paired with partners tasked with reading all cards aloud. Please note: Every effort has been made to make these char- acters as realistic as possible. As a result, there are times when characters say and do things that are not considered appropri- ate for school settings. It is our hope and intention that these instances spark thoughtful conversation and dialogue about how to create, nurture, and sustain environments where love and respect are the norm. How many people can participate? This edition of In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence was designed with the classroom setting in mind. It is best accom- plished with a minimum of 12 people and a maximum of 40 people at one time, but it can be tailored to meet your needs. For larger crowds, you can have groups (instead of pairs) go through each character and debrief in small groups rather than in one large group. It helps to have multiple facilitators for larger groups. How long does it take? In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence Classroom Edition can be done within a 50 -minute class period. Allow 5 minutes for setup and instructions, 15-20 minutes to go through the characters, and 25-30 minutes for the critical debriefing. What materials are included in this package? 12 laminated station cards - 18 laminated character cards (there are 3 copies of each character) - 138 story cards -� Facilitator's Guide — Quick Start Guide - "From Grief to Hope" letters (15 copies) - Poster for your classroom If you suspect you are missing a card, check the cards you have against the indexes in this guide or on the back of the station cards. Contact WSCADV for replacement cards. 3 Know This . , , About Teen Dating Violence One in three teens experience some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships, including physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.' Forty-two states include a dating relationship in their definition of domestic violence, and in most states youth can apply for protective orders.2 Cara Abusers' threats of suicide are a red flag for increased danger for victims. About one third of domestic violence murders are followed by the perpetrator's suicide." Derefr Racism, homophobia, and narrow ideas about what it means to be a man/woman give people powerful ways to control someone.' Ashley Adolescent girls who reported dating violence were less likely to use condoms and were approximately twice as likely to become pregnant.3 Leaving (or attempting to leave) the relationship can be a particularly dangerous time. About 75% of domestic violence assaults reported to the police occur after separation.5 Elena One in four teens have been called names, harassed, or put down by their partners through cell phones and texting.6 Samantha Teens identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are as likely to experience violence as teens in heterosexual relationships.8 IHTHEIR Teens and SHOES: D tig Violence CLASSROOM EDITION Washington State Coalition Against DomesticViolence • (206) 389-2515 • wscadv.org I Carolyn Tucker Halpern PhD., at al.,'PartnerViolence Among Adolescents in Opposite -Sex Romantic Relationships: Findings From the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health,'American Journal of Public Health 91 12001): 1680. 2 Break the Cycle 2009 State -try -State Teen Dating Violence Report Cards. 3 lay G. Silverman, Anita Raj, and Karen Clements, 'Dating Violence and Associated Sexual Risk and Pregnancy Among Adolescent Gids in the United States; Pediat- rics (2004): 114. 4 Now That' We Known Findings and Recommendations From the Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review, Jake Fawcett, Kelly Starr, and Ankita Patel for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2008. 5 U.S. Department of Justice, 1995. 6 Technology and Teen Dating Abuse Survey of ages 13-18 (Liz Claiborne, 2007). 7 Power and Control Wheel, developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. 8 C.T. Halpern et al., 'Prevalence of PartnerViolence in Same -Sex Romantic and Sexual Relationships in a National Sample of Adolescents; JoumalofAdolescent Health 35 (20041:124-131. love is respect org The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is anonymous, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. Call 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-8453 TTY), chat online anytime, or text "loveis" to 77057. TNATS NOT C••L .C•M breakthecycle.org This site is a great resource for figuring out how to take action on dating violence.Teens can ask anything about their relationships. Break This site is designed to address problems between teens who are dating or hooking up—such as constant and controlling texting, pressuring for nude pictures, and breaking into someone's email or social networking page. Empowering Youth to End Domestic Violence Response Name Character's Name After going through In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence, 1 feel think I'm okay ❑yes ❑no I'd like to have more information ❑yes ❑no I'd like to meet with someone ❑yes ❑no Response Name Character's Name After going through In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence, I feel think I'm okay ❑yes ❑no I'd like to have more information ❑yes ❑no I'd like to meet with someone ❑yes ❑no Champion of Catholic Education Special Honoree Fr. Seamus Kerr Fr Kerr's love and passion for Catholic education was instilled in him at a young age in his native Ireland. He was ordained to serve the Diocese of Yakima in 1960, leaving for the United States shortly after becoming a priest. Today, he faithfully prays for Catholic education and has been a posi- tive role model throughout his 57 years as a priest. According to Lynn Steck- er, long time secretary for St. Rose of Lima Parish, "Fr. Kerr loves the kids, the Mass, Mary, and Ireland. He has passed a love for all of them on to the children. Stecker says that, "Fr. Kerr still comes back to support the [St. Rose School] auction. Each year he will stand up and say, `Okay, we need $50,000 tonight.' And every year, the people pull through." Father Kerr's love for the people, and a good story, has endeared him to the hearts of many throughout Central Washington. Keynote Speaker Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. Founder of the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992, Father Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, located between two large public housing projects with the highest concentration of gang activity in the city. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression, Father Boyle along with parish and community members adopt- ed what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. Father Boyle is the recipient of the University of Notre Dame's 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Cath- olics. In 2014, the White House named Father Boyle a Champion of Change. 2017 Champions of Catholic Education Marta Wilson Sharon Rosell Joe and Sherry Schroeder Russ and Dorothy Haffner Jake Jundt Kim Helvy Ted Kanelopoulos St. Joseph St. Andrew Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Holy Family Our Lady of Fatima St. Paul Yakima Ellensburg Kennewick Kennewick Yakima Moses Lake Yakima Author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. Afternoon Civic and Faith Leader Forum on Gang Intervention Check our website for updates J Pae w tees of the eercttae Waif.h zgtan Catholic Joundation encawtarje you to Sane the Date \/ Gbowc gengium,a,/, 4,94:24, Loi• 2017 air,24. S 147,000 distributed to 143 students through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) 535,000 distributed to 18 parishes through the Religious Education Program (PREP) T1no►nk yo(AI Saturday October 7th, 2017 6:00 Reception 1 7:00 Dinner Ya Convention Center x$110 person l $1100 Table 6,000 distributed to 3 students for Catholic College Scholarships S 10,000 to be distributed for Religious Education Initiatives nttpting ePaan p icim o f C atholic education and ge (/ .�E ugppoxtirufp Catholic education. Register Online at www.cwcatholicfoundtion.org 509.972.3732 g �vww o cfoundtion.org or by calling