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Your advocacy = policy success!

June 3, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

In March, CALCASA and the CA Partnership to End Domestic Violence invited advocates from across California to come to the Capitol and urge legislators to support our statewide policy priorities. As a reminder, here is the list of our priority legislation: AB 322 (Portantino) Rape Kit Backlog: This bill originally would have set hard deadlines

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Welcome Verity-Formerly UASA

November 8, 2010

posted in: Education

 United Against Sexual Assault of Sonoma County is proud to celebrate with you as we formally announce our new name and logo. Effective November 8th, 2010 we will be known as:         We continue to serve as Sonoma County’s rape crisis and trauma center providing Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Prevention Education programs and support

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CA Regional Training: Strengthening Relationships with Tribal Communities

September 29, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

The Native American Training & Services Program (NATS), of the Inter-Tribal Council of CA, Inc., invites you to attend a Regional Training to help “Strengthen the Relationship in Tribal Communities”, in regards to the needs of Native American victims of family/domestic violence and/or sexual assault in your communities. Presentation topics will include: Cultural Competency Curriculum,

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Key competencies for sexual assault advocates

September 1, 2010

posted in: Education

At this years National Sexual Assault Conference in Hollywood, CA, CALCASA hosted a variety of workshops dedicated to Intervention/Advocacy for advocates working with survivors of  sexual violence. Among these workshops was a two-part session entitled: Building Sexual Assault Advocacy: Key Competencies (Part 1 and 2) Strong advocacy practice starts with knowing yourself and understanding the key

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CALCASA participates 2010 Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.

June 25, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Earlier this month, CALCASA Director of Public Affairs Robert Coombs and I left to Washington D.C. for the 2010 Advocacy Day hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. This two day event included policy briefings by the following distinguished guests: – Lynn Rosenthal, White House

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Guest Post: Valuing the work of women at non-profit agencies

June 4, 2010

posted in: Education

Below is a guest post from Belinda Rolicheck, Executive Director at Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus in Modesto, CA. Haven Women’s Center is a non-profit, bilingual (Spanish/English) organization consisting of a group of dedicated staff and volunteers who share their time by helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Haven’s services are designed to

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