Spousal Rape Victims Given EQUAL Status in the Eyes of the Law- it’s about time! Section 262 of the Penal Code was repealed on January 1, 2022- that means taken off the books, no longer exists. Sounds like a step backward, right? But directly the opposite. As a result of the change, spousal rapists are… Continue Reading Spousal Rape and the Law
As a racial justice organization, YWCA-MC is committed to ensuring that every person regardless of race is afforded equal opportunity and protection under the law. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we would like to bring awareness to the racial justice initiatives we expect Congress to take action on. Unfortunately, we find racial… Continue Reading As a Racial Justice Organization, YWCA Advocates For Equality
Human Trafficking awareness is an important first step in addressing the exploitation of children and adults. Monterey County is one of two hot spot locations for Human Trafficking. Many of the faces we see on the street daily are those enslaved to another. Five Human Trafficking Awareness facts you may not be aware of: There… Continue Reading Human Trafficking Awareness Day, 5 Facts You Should Know
The Monterey Peninsula Foundation generously donated forty-five thousand dollars to our organization, we are so very grateful. YWCA Monterey County benefits greatly from this generous grant. Our Monterey community needs our programs to provide support for Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking survivors. We provide women and children escaping violence with a Safe-house , Legal Advocacy,… Continue Reading Monterey County Peninsula Generously Donates 45k to YWCA-MC
At the invitation of the men of the Cemanhuac Cultural Group at CTF Soledad Prison, Christine Duncan CEO and Enrique Morales Manager of Clinical Services attended a presentation of the group on Tuesday 12/14 which resulted in an immensely generous donation of $2620 to support victims of Domestic Abuse. The group’s mission is to promote… Continue Reading Cemanhuac Cultural Group at CTF Soledad Prison Donates to YWCA-MC