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New fact sheets available on federal funding sources

April 3, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

The National Alliance Against Sexual Violence has recently released updated fact sheets on key funding issues for sexual assault intervention and prevention work. These fact sheets include national facts and figures, including the FY 2012 appropriation made to the funding stream and the goal for the FY 2013 appropriation. The fact sheets are an excellent

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Presidential Proclamation: National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 3, 2012

posted in: CALCASA

Yesterday, President Barack Obama released a proclamation to “urge all Americans to support survivors of sexual assault and work together to prevent these crimes in their communities.” The proclamation says that April is a time to rededicate ourselves to breaking the cycle of violence that threatens lives, erodes communities and weakens our country. It includes

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April kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2, 2012

posted in: CALCASA

Although sexual assault happens all year long, this month is a time to educate people about sexual violence. It is a month that we, at CALCASA, not only promote sexual assault awareness, but also remember those who are survivors. We strive to support, promote and contribute to strengthening the resources, access and continual health services

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Department of Defense refines methods and response to sexual assault

April 2, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

DOD Implements New Changes to Sexual Assault Response By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 2, 2012 – The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore stands up for VAWA reauthorization

March 29, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

On Wednesday, Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about her personal experience with sexual violence and her support for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. “Violence has been a thread throughout my entire life, from being repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped as a child up to

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NO MORE launches website to unify ending domestic violence & sexual assault

March 28, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,prevention

We are excited to join domestic violence and sexual assault organizations from around the country in celebrating the launch of NOMORE.org. NO MORE is “the first unifying symbol to express support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault”, drawing attention to these two forms of violence and highlighting the ways in which we as service

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