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VAWA and protections for Native American women

May 23, 2012

posted in: Public Affairs

In For Native American Women, Scourge of Rape, Rare Justice, an article published in the New York Times today, Timothy Williams explores the need for necessary provisions in the Violence Against Women Act to protect Native American women who are victims of sexual and domestic violence. Williams writes: But according a survey by the Alaska Federation of

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House version of VAWA, H.R. 4970, passes on May 16

May 17, 2012

posted in: Public Affairs

CALCASA has been following the Violence Against Women Act, both the Senate version and the House version. The Senate version passed April 26. This version included provisions for immigrant, LGBTQ, and tribal communities, advancing the work that we as advocates do to protect survivors of intimate partner and domestic violence. The House version of VAWA,

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VAWA passes the Senate!

April 26, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Today the Senate voted 68 to 31 to pass the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). To see how each Senator voted, click here. We are happy to report that both Senator Feinstein and Senator Boxer voted in favor of this reauthorization of VAWA. The next step for this bill is moving on

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VAWA Action Alert!

April 18, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

VAWA ACTION ALERT Please share widely!     From our colleagues at the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women. Urge Senator Reid to schedule a vote THIS WEEK! VAWA (S. 1925) has 61 sponsors –and Senate Majority Leader Reid has still not called the bill to the floor!  In the meantime,

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AB 2441 moves into its first committee hearing

April 16, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Today, AB 2441 (Williams) was heard on the floor of the Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee. During the hearing, CALCASA’s Executive Director Sandra Henriquez provided a testimony along with Assemblymember Williams. Williams provided an overview of the legislation and I gave information about sexual assault, and statistics for the state of California. Two witnesses presented

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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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