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New “Resources and Publications” page on CALCASA’s website.

December 30, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

To begin the New Year, CALCASA is unveiling a new page on its website called “Resources and Publications.”  The page will contain electronic versions of publications and other similar items that have been produced by CALCASA staff and/or in partnership with other writers and collaborators.  CALCASA is committed to providing high-quality educational materials that will

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Changes to victim compensation reimbursement rates

December 23, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

The government panel charged with managing California’s Victim Compensation Program has approved drastic changes to the state’s reimbursements rates. After years of declining revenues and increased expenditures, the three-member Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board voted unanimously to reduce reimbursements for mental health services provided by interns by 25 percent and to make Additional Treatment Plans (ATPs)

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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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Welcome Verity-Formerly UASA

November 8, 2010

posted in: Education

 United Against Sexual Assault of Sonoma County is proud to celebrate with you as we formally announce our new name and logo. Effective November 8th, 2010 we will be known as:         We continue to serve as Sonoma County’s rape crisis and trauma center providing Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Prevention Education programs and support

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Is working with sex offenders out of bounds for Rape Crisis Centers?

October 6, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

The state of California enters its fourth month without an approved state budget.  Some California rape crisis centers cash flow has become a cash drip.  This budget impasse has forced many centers to develop contingency plans that vary from decreasing agency hours, having multiple waves of staff layoffs to the worst case scenario of closing

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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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