Justice for families spokane county regional domestic violence court project

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was awarded a $550,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women under the Justice Systems Response to Families program (CFDA #16.021) to operate the Justice for Families Spokane County Regional Domestic Violence Court Project. The three-year project, which runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, aims to improve the response of the criminal justice system to families experiencing domestic violence in Spokane County, Washington. Specifically, the YWCA will coordinate a specialized domestic violence court that incorporates victim advocacy services to better address the needs of families and hold offenders accountable. This is in line with the Justice Systems Response to Families Program's goal of enhancing coordination between various aspects of the justice system to more effectively assist victims of domestic violence and their children.