Annual 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.

Join us from October 21-26, 2024

as we raise awareness and elevate survivor voices to reach a common goal: centering survivors so that together, we can end gender-based violence.

• Day 1 - What is Financial Abuse?

  Financial Abuse is an often-overlooked form of domestic violence, affecting millions of Americans. Financial Abuse occurs in 99% of relationships where abuse happens, forcing many into mental, emotional and financial stress

• Day 2 - Financial Abuse and Teens

  Explore the unique challenges faced by teens, with content on how to identify financial child abuse and the growing prevalence of financial abuse in teen relationships.

• Day 3 - Financial Empowerment at the Intersection of Domestic Violence

  These resources provide strategies on leaving abusive relationships and highlight the importance of financial empowerment in the recovery process.

• Day 4 - Financial Trauma

  Today’s focus is on financial trauma and how the persistent wealth gap in America disproportionately impacts women of color, reinforcing cycles of economic instability and trauma.

• Day 5 - Taking Action

  These resources provide steps for legislative advocacy, tools for financial empowerment, and guidance on financial activism, helping individuals move money and power in meaningful ways.

• Day 6 - Self Care

  Today will emphasize the importance of financial well-being and self-care with resources such as breathing exercises, ways to practice financial self-care, and tips for coping with financial stress.