Domestic Violence for women of color
The YWCA West Central Michigan has been a place of hope, healing, and renewal since 1900. Today, our services work to address the issues of violence against women and children which undermine individuals, families, and our community. With comprehensive services, participation in community-based solutions and ongoing education, our vision is a community that demonstrates a commitment to creating a nurturing, violence-free environment for women and children.
The YWCA´s services are integrated to address the whole of a person´s experience. Whether you are hoping to enroll in Girls Inc. or are a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, the entire range of our services are available to you as appropriate. Unless it is noted next to a specific service on this website, a court-order is not required in order to find the help you need here.
If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911.
YWCA 24-Hour Confidential Crisis Line
616.451.2744
The YWCA knows first-hand the struggles women, particularly victims of violence, face. Such struggles are compounded by race.
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
http://www.apiahf.org/apidvinstitute/default.htm
Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute
http://www.bcdvi.org/
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
http://www.dvinstitute.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://www.ndvh.org/help/imigrant.html
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
The National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Alianza) is part of a national effort to address the domestic violence needs and concerns of under-served populations. It represents a growing network of Latina and Latino advocates, practitioners, researchers, community activists, and survivors of domestic violence. Alianza’s mission is to: promote understanding, initiate and sustain dialogue, and generate solutions that move toward the elimination of domestic violence affecting Latino communities, with an understanding of the sacredness of all relations and communities.
http://www.dvalianza.org
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women is a coalition of survivors, immigrant women, advocates, activists, attorneys, educators and other professionals committed to ending violence against immigrant women.
http://www.immigrantwomennetwork.org
National Network For Immigrant and Refugee Rights
NIRR was founded in 1986 by diverse immigrant community leaders seeking an ongoing vehicle for communication among individuals and groups fighting for immigrant rights across the U.S.
http://www.nnirr.org/about/about_history.html
Tribal Councils
U.S. Department of Justice/ Office of Violence Against Women
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/tribal_coalitions.htm
