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Study released regarding sex trafficking on the California border

June 7, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

A newly released National Institute of Justice sponsored-study from San Diego State University attempts to shine light on the ongoing issue of international sex trafficking. The study focuses on the major border crossing between California and Tijuana, Mexico. The author chose this location because it’s considered a “major tourism and weekend destination for Southern Californians…It’s

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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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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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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 22, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger observed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and released to following public statement: “Greetings to everyone observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As Governor, keeping our citizens safe is my highest priority, and I applaud all those who are devoted to stopping sexual assault and helping those who have been victimized by

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