Mar 6, 2021
Since its inception in 1893, the YWCA’s mission has been empowering women of all ages. That means providing resources, a safe place to rest, eat and socialize. Services provided have evolved over the last several years but the core goal to empower lives remains. Educating the community has long been part of our mission to empower women while promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. Subsequently, we have a Prevention Educator who is dedicated to preventing first-time perpetration of violence and fostering referrals through education.
Since February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, that is the topic our Prevention Educator, Jennifer Swanson, has been teaching. On Feb. 12 and 19, she visited Clear Vision in Montgomery to help teens understand that dating violence can happen in any relationship.