Resources
YWCA Richmond works with local and regional partners to create a safer and more just community.
For Survivors
What is sexual violence?
Sexual Violence is defined as any unwanted sexual contact. This contact can range from verbal behavior to forced intercourse. Some examples of sexual…
Make a Safety Plan
In any emergency, how would you respond? How would you prepare your children for it? How would your children respond if “something happened to mommy…
What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one individual intended to exert power and control over another individual in the context…
Advocacy
21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
We invite you to join YWCA Richmond, YWCA South Hampton Roads, and 50 other YWCA’s in the 21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge on March…
Prevention
A year in the life of an Empower RVA Teen Educator
Each year, Empower RVA Teens Educators get to participate in a Legislative Advocacy Day. Educators learn about state and federal government…
What I Learned From Empower RVA Teens
Participants get to learn and experience so much throughout their years in the program. Below find out what current and past Peer Educators have to…
YWCA Richmond’s Emphasis on Prevention & Education
From college campuses to youth groups, YWCA Richmond’s prevention team uses education as a tool to empower key stakeholders in our community’s…
Early Childhood
A year in the life of an Empower RVA Teen Educator
Each year, Empower RVA Teens Educators get to participate in a Legislative Advocacy Day. Educators learn about state and federal government…
What I Learned From Empower RVA Teens
Participants get to learn and experience so much throughout their years in the program. Below find out what current and past Peer Educators have to…
YWCA Richmond’s Emphasis on Prevention & Education
From college campuses to youth groups, YWCA Richmond’s prevention team uses education as a tool to empower key stakeholders in our community’s…
Women's Leadership
41st Outstanding Women Awards Celebration
Rewatch YWCA Richmond’s OWA Celebration On November 5, 2021, our 41st Annual Outstanding Women Awards celebrated nine dynamic…
Meet Amanda Eaddy McKeithan, the 2021 ROWA winner
Amanda Eaddy McKeithan is an educator, storyteller, writing coach, creative consultant, and teen girl advocate in Richmond, VA. She is the founder of…
2021 Class of Outstanding Women Awards Honorees
Since 1980, YWCA Richmond has celebrated local women leading our region and inspiring future leaders through its annual Outstanding Women Awards. We…