YWCA hosts a Week Without Violence each October.

Call today to get involved in the 2010 planning.

(2009)

KNOXVILLE- Violence in all its forms undermines our quality of life. It reaches into our cities, schools, work-places, and homes. It affects us all. The YWCA is spearheading a nationwide effort to unite individuals against violence in our communities. In observance, YWCA Knoxville is organizing activities and discussion during the YWCA Week Without Violence, held October 18—24, 2009.

YWCA “Walk a Mile In her Shoes”

Memory walk dedicated to victims of domestic violence

Monday, October 19^th at the YWCA at noon

Organizing Allies Against Domestic Violence

Community leaders panel on domestic violence, brown bag lunch

Wednesday, October 21^st at the YWCA at noon

Elder Abuse Lecture

Community Action Committee will speak at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center Senior’s Program on elder abuse

Wednesday, October 21^st at YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center at noon

Community Discussion Group on Domestic Violence

Community wide discussion on the cause and effect of domestic violence, brown bag lunch

Thursday, October 22^nd at the YWCA at noon

Self-Defense Workshop

Learn the valuable lessons of self-defense by Victoria Sindlinger

Saturday, October 24^th at the YWCA, 9:00am-12:00pm

$20.00 for members, $40.00 for non-members

We have had ENOUGH! We are asking Knoxville residents to stop the violence against others.  Please sign the pledge and commit to not engage in, watch, listen to, or promote violent acts against others. 

For more information about how you can get involved with the YWCA Week Without Violence events, contact Danielle Kriger at (865)523-6126, dkriger@ywcaknox.com, or www.ywcaknox.com.