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Linking local providers with federal funding

August 16, 2010

The Family Violence Prevention Fund, Peace Over Violence and Rainbow Services hosted a briefing late week titled “Linking Local Providers with Federal Funding.” The room was packed at Peace Over Violence’s offices as representatives of local service providers learned about opportunities for funding. I was there to share about statewide and national efforts to address

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President signs Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act

August 6, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Passengers on cruise ships headed from or toward American ports will gain increased security, services and rights when the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 is  implemented thanks to the leadership of a California Congresswoman, vocal survivors and the President of the United States. On Tues. July 31, the President signed H.R. 3360,

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CA Safe at Home Program continues to grow

August 4, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

The California Safe at Home Program continues to expand and service more victims each year, according to the quarterly newsletter distributed by the Secretary of State Debra Bowen’s office, who is responsible for administering the confidential address program. “Since 1999, Safe at Home has helped shield the home addresses of more than 5,000 survivors of

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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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Military representation at National Sexual Assault Conference

July 19, 2010

posted in: Public Affairs

One exciting thing about watching all of the registrations pour in for the National Conference (NSAC) is getting a glimpse of who will be in attendance and where they are coming from. Staff at CALCASA recently noticed dozens of registrants from various branches of military. This is one signal of an ongoing shift in our

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