Even in Toughest Times, Mom Remains Young Man’s “Superhero”

...as he describes his mother, Tina Lewis. Tina has dealt with many barriers in her life, including domestic violence, being drawn into criminal activity by her ex-husband, and an unjustified...

Everyone Counts: The Difference Is Night and Day Between Homeless Counts

...desire to help women who have experienced domestic violence. Candace worked as a domestic violence advocate in King County for 10 years before moving to Snohomish County. She told us,...

Homelessness: A State of Emergency

Doris O'Neal manages a domestic violence program at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish. Image credit: KUOW.

...Doris O’Neal, who manages a domestic violence program at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, told KUOW about abuse survivors’ experiences with homelessness. KUOW interviewed Doris after a press conference...

Image 3. Domestic Violence Wheel

This “Power and Control Wheel” illustrates how women experiencing domestic violence live with more than just physical abuse. They also may not have access to money, and their children may be used to keep them in the relationship. Image from domesticpeace.com...

“To Be Unsheltered Is to Be Vulnerable”: A Volunteer Reflects on the One Night Count

Social work student Tara Lee Lange (far left) joined a team of volunteers at the 2016 King County One Night Count. Image courtesy Tara Lee Lange.

...area. In reality, however, who is more likely to experience crime or violence: the person who is able to lock and secure their home, or the person whose only shelter...