2010 National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC)

Registration for the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference is now open. Click here to view the conference website and to register. CALCASA is proud to be hosting the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference in Los Angeles from Sept. 1-3, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This

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Youth share why they are involved in teen dating violence prevention

by David Lee on July 29, 2010

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posted in: Prevention

Youth Radio, a fabulous program based in Oakland, California (also Los Angeles, Washington DC and Atlanta), created this video from the youth who attended the July Violence Against Women and Teen Dating Violence Prevention Forum held in Sacramento.

Youth Radio’s BOM teen dating violence prevention program uses media to engage youth in a discussion about dating. “Dial Down Your Drama” is a key element of this program that values youth voices being in the forefront.

What other examples do you know where youth have a meaningful voice in prevention efforts?

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Creating an effective protocol to intervene in violence against women webinar

by Livia Rojas on July 27, 2010

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posted in: Campus

On July 27, 2010, the Campus Program hosted a webinar on “Creating an effective protocol to intervene in violence against women” led by Dr. Peter J. Meagher at Reed College.

Webinar Materials

Text chat transcription

Webinar recording (NOTE: recording starts from slide 13)

Creating an Effective Protocol to Intervene in Violence Against Women

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Film Festival debuts at the National Sexual Assault Conference

July 27, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

Since the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) is going to be in the Movie Capital of the World — Hollywood, Calif. — it’s only fitting to include a Film Festival as a component of the conference. The full lineup is yet to be released, but I can say who will be opening and closing the

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Changing Chiefs on CA’s Supreme Court

July 26, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

On Thursday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger nominated Judge Tani Cantil-Sakauye to replace retiring Chief Justice Ronald George as the state’s top judge.  If confirmed by voters, Cantil-Sakauye would become California’s first woman and Asian-American Chief Justice. Also, if confirmed, California’s supreme court will have a female majority for the first time in it’s history.  Listen to

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CA Supreme Court upholds rape shield

July 26, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

On Monday June 21, 2010, the California Supreme Court unanimously upheld and protected the state’s rape shield law, that would prevent specific instances of a victim’s sexual conduct from being admitted as evidence or proof of consent by the victim in a prosecution of a sexual assault or other sex offense.  The 7 to 0

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What is not spelled out: immigration and women

July 23, 2010

posted in: Campus,Education

Earlier this week, a colleague forwarded me “Surprise! Immigration is a Woman’s Issue” written by Gloria Steinem and Pramila Jayapal with the Women’s Media Center.  Steinam and Pramila argue that immigration is a woman’s issue because women and children are severely impacted by workplace discrimination, gender-based/sexual violence, a backlogged immigration system, and ineligibility for various

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