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Support AB 765: Rape Prosecution

February 27, 2012

posted in: Public Affairs

Please take a minute to sign the letter attached to support one of CALCASA’s main legislative priorities for 2012, AB 765. Assembly Bill 765 would protect victims of rape by clarifying that a perpetrator who induces a victim into sexual activity by impersonating a cohabitant (live-in boyfriend or girlfriend) is guilty of felony rape.  Last year, Assemblyman

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Violence Against Women Act reauthorization

February 2, 2012

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

This morning the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, a major step forward in the process towards renewing a piece of legislation which has transformed the work of victim advocates as well as the lives of sexual and domestic violence survivors. First passed in 1994 (and later reauthorized in

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Public Policy Update – October 2011

October 24, 2011

posted in: Public Affairs

This month, CALCASA is celebrating two state-level policy wins with SB 534 and AB 898, both of which will have a positive impact on the work of our members. In addition to these state-level issues, we are working to support several federal policy issues such as the Public Health Block Grant, Sexual Assault Service Program

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Friday Policy Update – Week of June 6th

June 10, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Week of June 6, 2011 Below is a summary of actions filed on legislation that CALCASA is currently tracking as of June 6th. The list includes bills that CALCASA is supporting and opposing. We included links to each bill, so that you can read the text. Help CALCASA push our legislative agenda by signing up and Taking

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Friday Policy Update

April 1, 2011

posted in: Public Affairs

Week of March 28, 2011 Below is a summary of actions filed on legislation that CALCASA is currently tracking as of March 28th. The list includes bills that CALCASA is supporting and opposing. We included links to each bill, so that you can read the text. Visit our Legislation Agenda page to view all bills being

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Friday Policy Update

March 25, 2011

posted in: Public Affairs

Week of March 21, 2011 Below is a summary of actions filed on legislation that CALCASA is currently tracking as of March 21st. The list includes bills that CALCASA is supporting and opposing. We included links to each bill, so that you can read the text. Visit our Legislation Agenda page to view all bills

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