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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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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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CALCASA members meet in Sacramento to advocate for legislation

March 12, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

This past week CALCASA members had the unique opportunity to bring their united voices to their elected officials during Legislative Action Day. Over 85 Executive Directors and staff of CALCASA member agencies participated in Legislative Action Day, visiting 80 Assembly Members and 40 State Senators on Tuesday, March 6. Over the course of their visits,

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Legislative update: Yee announces bill to protect sexually exploited minors

March 1, 2012

posted in: Public Affairs

CALCASA has been working with Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) on legislation to support minors who are victims of trafficking and prostitution. SB 1349 will amend the current California penal code to state that a person under 18 years of age who has been exploited through prostitution, loitering for the purpose of prostitution, or engaged

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Support AB 765: Rape Prosecution

February 27, 2012

posted in: Public Affairs

Please take a minute to sign the letter attached to support one of CALCASA’s main legislative priorities for 2012, AB 765. Assembly Bill 765 would protect victims of rape by clarifying that a perpetrator who induces a victim into sexual activity by impersonating a cohabitant (live-in boyfriend or girlfriend) is guilty of felony rape.  Last year, Assemblyman

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