This is the first annual Brown Bag Lunch Series sponsored by the YWCA of Richmond in collaboration with community partners such as Safe Harbor, VCU, University of Richmond, and Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). The Brown Bag Lunch Series provides professionals, community members, and advocates an opportunity to learn about various components of sexual assault in a convenient […]
Stewards of Children Training w/ Greater Richmond SCAN Richmond (Stop Child Abuse Now) at the YWCA of Richmond
March 11, 2015 By
Stewards of Children is an internationally recognized revolutionary training that educates adults about how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This program was created by Darkness to Light (www.d2l.org). Stewards of Children is ideal for parents, staff and volunteers in youth-serving organizations and concerned community members. SCAN believes it’s the responsibility of adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Stewards of Children gives everyone the tools to do this. This […]
Brown Bag Series at the YWCA of Richmond: Trauma 101
March 11, 2015 By
*Join us for an informative lunch hour special on understanding trauma as it relates to sexual assault* April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This month of awareness provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to unite to raise awareness and advocate for consensual sexual interactions and believing survivors. Sexual assault affects everyone. The research shows that in the […]
YWCA’s Bystander Intervention Training
March 11, 2015 By
This workshop is intended to empower community members to have an active role in ending sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking, in addition to providing tips to advocate for survivors and teaching pro-social methods of intervening before, during, and after incidents of violence occur. Participants will leave with concrete tools for how to create a […]
Brown Bag Series at the YWCA of Richmond: How to be an Advocate
March 11, 2015 By
*Join us for an informative lunch hour special on what is means to be an advocate at all levels (i.e. legislative advocacy, community advocacy, advocating within the LGBTQIA+ community)* This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This month of awareness provides an opportunity for individuals […]
Inclusive LEGO & Game Club
March 18, 2015 By
Children of all abilities in grades K – 8 are invited to join us for our monthly Inclusive Lego Club. Board games and card games will also be a part of our Inclusive Lego® and Game Club. In addition to hanging out and playing Legos®, children of all abilities in grades K-8 will now have the option […]
Bystander Intervention Training
March 11, 2015 By
This workshop is intended to empower community members to have an active role in ending sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking, in addition to providing tips to advocate for survivors and teaching pro-social methods of intervening before, during, and after incidents of violence occur. Participants will leave with concrete tools for how to create a […]
