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Renton: Honoring Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors, and Service Agencies

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Each October, organizations and individuals unite for a national effort to highlight the needs and support of survivors. The 2026 theme, “With Survivors, Always,” invites the public to move from awareness to action in supporting survivors’ safety, support, and solidarity.

During last Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Renton. Renton Police Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris accepted the proclamation. 

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This GivingTuesday, DAWN will inspire radical generosity by engaging with our community to help shelter over 100 women and children who are survivors of domestic violence in 2026.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off giving season this year by inspiring people to give back on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 2, 2025, and throughout the year.

In a YouTube video produced by the Nonprofit Association of Washington, Jeanine Greco talks with  Gina Finley, Executive Director of DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network). 

Gina shares the story behind how Dawn started and who we serve. Did you know we served 1773 people last year?

In a YouTube video produced by the City of Renton (watch here), the city shines a light on DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network) and our partnership with local law enforcement during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The video features Gina Finley, Executive Director of DAWN; Tina Harris, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate with the Renton Police Department; and Detective Halley Brus of the Renton Police Department. Together, they emphasize the importance of community collaboration, survivor support, and education in breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The video also includes the city’s official proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reaffirming Renton’s commitment to fostering a safe, compassionate community for all.

City of SeaTac Human Services Manager Erin Bryant-Thomas chatted with Executive Director Gina Finley and Director of Programming Elba M. about intimate partner violence and the services DAWN provides to South King County to help current and former victims. In this conversation Gina and Elba share information about advocacy, shelter, crisis hotline, and safety planning. DAWN is funded in part by the City of SeaTac.

You can check out the original post here on Youtube.