Announcing 2024 Week Without Violence Event Line Up October 21 - October 26 We are excited announce the 2024 Week Without Violence event line-up. We can’t wait for you to join us, and look forward to sharing in a impactful week of learning, inspiration and illumination! Week Without Violence is a global movement led by […]
The Darien Domestic Abuse Council will discuss healthy dating and signs to watch for in your teen and young adult (college aged) to indicate an abusive relationship. Abuse comes in my forms: physical, mental, emotional and physical. Join in this presentation and conversation to keep your teen and young adult safe.
Join us for a wine and cheese reception followed by a powerful discussion with Michelle Horton, author of Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds as she shares the story of how her sister was incarcerated after killing her abusive partner in self defense. Learn about the affects of abuse on entire […]
Are you ready to unleash your inner warrior? Soul Punch self-defense class is designed to empower you and your daughter, boost your confidence and equip you with practical skills to protect yourself in any situation. Join high energy Gloria Marcott, who brings over two decades of self defense training and 18 years in law enforcement […]
Purchase your Empowerment Lights and join us for this powerful community event. Online sales end at 5pm on Friday October 25th. Empowerment lights can also be purchased in person at Palmers and Rings End from now until Saturday night and outside of Gregory's, UCBC and YWCA throughout the day Friday and Saturday October 25th and […]
In support of YWCA Week Without Violence, YWCA Parent Awareness and DVCC have joined together to bring you and your teens this important workshop. Not all unhealthy relationships look the same, and warning signs can be easy to miss, especially for teens and young adults new to dating. In this workshop learn how to: Develop […]
On October 25, our community will come together for Illumination Night, a powerful evening of reflection and solidarity. At dusk, homes and businesses across Darien and Norwalk will glow with Empowerment Lights, each one a symbol of support for survivors and a commitment to ending domestic violence. Online sales have ended. You can purchase lights […]
