Week Without Violence

Week Without Violence is part of a global movement to end violence against women and girls with YWCAs across the country and around the world. At YWCA Northeast Kansas, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally. That’s why we set aside the third week in October as a Week Without Violence, when we focus on ending gender-based violence, including domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and harassment.

2025 Events: October 20-24

  • Maternal Health Monday

    Monday, October 20

    Healthcare professionals wear purple and pledge to screen for domestic violence.

  • Ichabods Speak Out against Domestic Violence

    Tuesday, October 21

    1:30pm

    This is the annual Poetry Open Mic at Washburn University. Open to the public, refreshments provided.

    After the event, stick around to help decorate signs for the March & Rally!

  • Advocacy Opportunity

    Tuesday, October 21

    CSE representatives to present the Mayor’s Taskforce Against Domestic Violence’s 2024 Annual Report at City Council.

  • Clothesline Project

    Wednesday, Oct 22

    Center for Safety and Empowerment representatives will be located at the Seneca Free Library and North City Park in Alma displaying resources and messages of support and solidarity.

  • Advocacy Opportunity

    Thursday, Oct 23

    CSE representatives to present the Mayor’s Taskforce Against Domestic Violence’s 2024 Annual Report at Shawnee County Commissioners.

  • Annual March & Rally

    Friday, October 24

    Meet us at the statehouse at 11:30 a.m. to speak out and speak up for survivors! Light lunch at YWCA Northeast Kansas after the rally. T-shirts provided while supplies last.

Week Without Violence at YWCA Northeast Kansas is sponsored by:

Thank you to everyone who made our 2024 events successful!