Monday marked the beginning of the Young Women’s Christian Association’s (YWCA) 30th National Week Without Violence, and the local chapter has prepared materials and is planning to start offering classes to further that cause.
The event’s goal is to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide local resources to help make sure victims can leave situations safely, according to the YWCA’s Victoria McGraw.
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