SRDVC and YWCA highlight power of community, prevention against domestic violence
No matter how many times we hear it, it’s alarming — Spokane County has the highest rate of domestic violence incidents in Washington state. And the numbers continue to rise, with a 40 percent increase in DV calls to law enforcement in 2020.
Domestic violence not only takes a toll on the physical and emotional well-being of an individual, both now and in the future, but can also have serious impacts on family and pet safety, housing, financial stability and career/workplace performance, among others.
The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition (SRDVC) is on a mission to reduce domestic violence incidents in the Inland Northwest by partnering with community members like MultiCare Health System, as well as agencies, schools, law enforcement and governmental entities through:
- Education and awareness
- Connection to resources
- Improving conditions after the crisis