Non-residential services for domestic violence victims
Summary
The YWCA Mohawk Valley, marking 140 years of service, briefed legislators on Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, including take-back nights, a survivor speakout, and a purple ribbon campaign. The county funds and partners with the YWCA on crisis housing and the STRIVE high-risk program.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county supports YWCA crisis services through partnerships and the STRIVE program, which just received up to $214,435 in county-approved funding.
Victims of domestic and sexual violence across the county, plus families who rely on YWCA shelter and counseling.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Legislators - Sep 9, 2026
The YWCA Mohawk Valley, marking 140 years of service, briefed legislators on Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, including take-back nights, a survivor speakout, and a purple ribbon campaign. The county funds and partners with the YWCA on crisis housing and the STRIVE high-risk program.
Acquisition and Contract - Jul 15, 2026
Oneida County is funding the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley to provide non-residential support services to domestic violence victims and their children through the end of 2026. This keeps critical survivor support services operating at no direct cost increase beyond the capped contract amount.
Public Safety - Jul 7, 2026
New funding covers GPS monitoring of offenders, DV unit overtime, and a strangulation camera — technology that documents injuries not visible to the naked eye, amid rising severity of cases.
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