Week Without Violence

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YWCA Week Without Violence October 14 - 20, 2007 This is an annual event sponsored by the YWMC. The objective: "focus attention on practical, sustainable non-violent alternatives." Each day of The Week Without Violence focuses on a different violence-related theme. Some of the events this week include: Wednesday, October 17: Confronting Violence Against Women 12:00 noon Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant Street, between Forbes and Fifth AvenuesWalk and public assembly in collaboration with the National Council of Jewish Women at the Allegheny County Courthouse courtyard. Silent Witness figures of those who died of violence in the past year will be present as local officials discuss their actions to address violence. Friday, October 19: Eliminating Racism and Hate Crime Noon – 2:00 p.m. YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, 305 Wood Street, downtown. Luncheon Seminar on violence in the workplace for Human Resource professionals and United Way campaign companies.