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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CALCASA boards the USS Abraham Lincoln

May 18, 2010

posted in: Public Affairs

Last month, CALCASA’s Director of Public Affairs Robert Coombs spent a weekend aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is the fifth Nimitz-class supercarrier in the United States Navy. He, along with bloggers and media, had the opportunity to explore the ship and meet with its crew.

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California leaders take a stand for Denim Day 2010

May 5, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Denim Day California 2010 was another big hit in the Capitol region with hundreds of legislators and staff participating to increase sexual assault awareness and to show that there is never reason or an excuse to rape. On a wet and rainy day, CALCASA’s Capitol event brought together legislators, agency allies and crime victim representatives

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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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Richmond Police Department shows their support for Denim Day 2010

April 21, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

As agencies and communities throughout the nation observed Denim Day 2010 today, Community Violence Solutions in San Pablo, CA was pleased to have received support from their local police department.  Below is a message from the Richmond Police Department to Community Violence Solutions: The Richmond Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau wants you to know we

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Walking to raise awareness in Stockton, CA

April 12, 2010

posted in: Education

**Guest post from Leslie Sena from the Women’s Center of San Joaquin County** As part of  our Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) activities, on Saturday, April 17, 2010 the Women’s Center of San Joaquin County will host its 3rd Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault &

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Obama urges Americans to reach out to victims

April 2, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

Yesterday marked the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. President Obama signed a proclamation, which stated that the month of April is a time to “recommit ourselves not only to lifting the veil of secrecy and shame surrounding sexual violence, but also to raising awareness, expanding support for victims, and strengthening our response.”

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