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The Daily Show tackles rape and abortion

February 7, 2011

posted in: Public Affairs

In an episode of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, which has been described as more satire and comedy than news, long-time host Jon Stewart and contributor/comedienne Kristen Schaal (introduced as the Senior Women’s Issues Correspondent) spent a little over five minutes tackling the issue of “forcible rape” and “abortion” currently being addressed by Congress (“No

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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act advances

December 6, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Posted on the White House Blog by Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women: In October, President Obama and Vice President Biden announced unprecedented coordination across the federal government to protect victims of domestic violence and help break the cycle of abuse. Last week, the U.S. Senate took an important step towards the

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Who are your new CA elected officials?

November 3, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Below you will find a brief summary of the statewide elected officials who have been projected to win their race. After the jump you will find a list of Congressional and State House representatives that our centers are encouraged to contact in January and begin to build new or solidify old relationships. It should be

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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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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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Congress Considers Answers to Rape in the Military

January 28, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

House Subcommittee Looks to CALCASA for Guidance Today, in the first House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel hearing in the 111th Congress, experts on the issues of sexual violence victim services testified regarding how the military responds to victims of sexual assault, and how those services can progress. Among those tapped for guidance was

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