The YWCA is hosting a “Week without violence” with special speakers to bring awareness to issues in the community.

This week numerous events will take place around St. Joseph addressing violence issues and prevention.

Violence Prevention Specialist, Speaker Jeffery Bucholtz will make numerous appearances around town to talk about the impact of sexual and domestic violence and ways the community can contribute to preventing it.

The community is invited to attend Bucholtz’s first appearance which is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Church.  The issue of sexual and domestic violence and how to prevent it through the examination of ideologies and attitudes will be addressed during the presentation.

Bucholtz will also be talking to students at every public high school in St. Joseph this week.

Take Back The Night will wrap up the “Week without Violence”, Thursday at 7 p.m. at Missouri Western.