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HB314: A Legislative Win for Domestic Violence Survivors

Friday, September 22, 2023

It is now easier for survivors of domestic violence in Utah to be released from their rental agreements so they can flee abuse and seek safety.  YWCA Utah worked in collaboration with several organizations and Rep. Marsha Judkins to improve Utah’s domestic violence lease termination law1 . HB 314 Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence… Continue Reading HB314: A Legislative Win for Domestic Violence Survivors

Community Engagement Exchange Program Participants from Sierra Leone & Hungary Conduct Civil Society Practicum with YWCA Utah

Monday, June 12, 2023

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Apirl 2023   Community Engagement Exchange Program Participants from Sierra Leone & Hungary Conducting Civil Society Practicum with YWCA Utah  Adama Finda Borway & Júlia Bakó are partnering with YWCA Utah through the U.S. State Department’s Community Engagement Exchange Program. For twelve weeks, Adama & Júlia, are emerging international young leaders,… Continue Reading Community Engagement Exchange Program Participants from Sierra Leone & Hungary Conduct Civil Society Practicum with YWCA Utah

Governor Cox’s Declaration of February as Maternal Mental Health Month

Friday, February 3, 2023

  Press Release: Salt Lake City, UT – State and community leaders will gather on February 9that 12:00 PM at the Utah State Capitol in the Capitol Board Room to announce Governor Cox’s Declaration of February 2023 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.Survivor moms, maternal mental health providers, advocates, and state and federal leaderswill highlight the importance of… Continue Reading Governor Cox’s Declaration of February as Maternal Mental Health Month