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Dynamics of Abuse of Persons Who Are Deaf or Have a Disability

July 29, 2011

posted in: Education

In today web conference, Peace Over Violence‘s Peggie Reyna led a training that focused on the experiences and needs of survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence who are deaf / hard of hearing, or who have other disabilities. Materials from the conference include: Slides (PDF) Notes (PDF) Recording (will be available on Monday, August 1)

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Critique of New U.S. Crime Reports

November 4, 2009

posted in: campus,Education

Legal Momentum recently critiqued the new U.S. Crime Reports issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) including Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2007 and Female Victims of Violence, 2008.  Their critique can be read here. Not only does Legal Momentum critique the flawed methodology that underestimates rape rates against women

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Mia Mingus Speaks at UC Davis

October 23, 2009

posted in: campus

Campus Staff journeyed to UC Davis to hear the nationally award winning speaker Mia Mingus speak to students in recognition of Pride Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mia’ s presence generated a great turn out amongst students as she addressed the challenges of intersecting identities and oppression as they relate to violence against women.  Mia

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Working with Underserved Communities at Campuses

September 29, 2009

posted in: campus,Education

On September 29, 2009, CALCASA hosted the webinar on “Working with Underserved Communities” at college and university campuses across the United States.  We had a diverse range of presenters that addressed challenging issues crucial in meeting the 100% requirement of the Campus Grant. Rachel Griffin, Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University, provided a framework of

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Reading Club: Sexual Assault Prevention for Women With Intellectual Disabilities

September 8, 2009

posted in: prevention

People involved in prevention rarely have an opportunity to discuss the impact of emerging research on their work. Prevention Connection Reading Clubs meetings provide a way for these people to meet online and have these discussions. These small, one hour meetings meetings happen over an open phone line, with the web conference used as a common

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CALCASA Testifies for Several Bills

June 24, 2008

posted in: Public Affairs

As the June 27th deadline for bills to pass their final policy committee and be reported to the floor, a slew of CALCASA supported bills came through Assembly and Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committes along with the Senate Human Services committees. A few highlights from the day: SB 1649 (Steinberg) Human trafficking “would require

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