Publications
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BOOKLETS
A Voice Afforded to Crime Victims: Stagger Fold
This 16-page brochure, newly updated and published in 2003, explains victims' rights within the criminal justice process beginning with the role of law enforcement, and continuing through possible remedies under new law. There is a special section for child victims. $2.75 each.
Accessible Justice: Preparing Sexual Assault Victims with Developmental Disabilities for the Criminal Court Process (2005)
This booklet explains the criminal court process and ways advocates can increase accessibility for victims/survivors with developmental disabilities. It includes information on navigating the system and overcoming a variety of barriers to accessibility in the hopes of achieving justice for all victims. Specific opportunities for advocate involvement are highlighted throughout the text. $5.00 WCASA Members, $7.00 Non-Members
Creating a Balance: Promoting Healthy Relationships and Preventing Sexual Assault of People with Cognitive Disabilities
This booklet addresses:
1. Ways to prevent sexual assault of people with cognitive disabilities.
2. Ways to promote healthy relationships for people with cognitive disabilities.
3. Environmental factors leading to abuse.
4. Sexual assault offenders (including caregivers, those with cognitive disabilities, and others).
5. Consent issues and other legal considerations.
$5.00 WCASA Members, $7.00 Non-Members
Transcending Silence: A Series About Speaking Out and Taking Action in Our Communities (4-part series)
1: Focus on Sexual Assault and People with Developmental Disabilities
2: Focus on Sexual Assault and People with Physical and/or Sensory Disabilities
3: Focus on Sexual Assault and People with Psychiatric Disabilities
4: Focus on Sexual Assault and the Elderly
These booklets have valuable information for those who work with and care about people with disabilities and/or the elderly who have survived sexual violence. The series expounds upon specific populations mentioned in "Widening the Circle." Information shared in these booklets includes: factors contributing to increased risk, statistics, legal information, indicators of sexual assault, barriers to receiving services, and an extensive list of resources. $5.00 WCASA members, $7.00 non-members. Each booklet sold separately.
Sexual Assault and Sexuality Issues for People with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
Available soon.
Reduce the Risk of Sexual Assault: Pocket Guide
This pocket size booklet is an informational guide to prevent being sexually assaulted or becoming a perpetrator. Space is provided on the back side for an agency's contact information. $.35 each.
BROCHURES
Sex: Are You Willing to Do Time For It?
This brochure explains Wisconsin state law regarding sexual intercourse and sexual contact for teens ages 15 and up. WCASA stock is limited. $.20 each.
For orders over 300, please order directly from the Printer:
Sun Printing
1800 Grand Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403
715-845-4911/FAX: 715-845-4433
Sexual Harassment at School
This brochure describes school-based sexual harassment. It offers suggestions on how to identify harassment as well as ways to address the problem. Free. Hard copies are only available in Spanish. Postage charges apply. Click here for the English version.
Sexual Harassment: What You Should Know
This brochure describes work-based and general sexual harassment. It offers suggestions on how to identify harassment as well as ways to address the problem. Free. Available in English and Spanish. Postage charges apply.
Sexual Assault and People with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for Family, Friends and Caregivers
This pamphlet for family, friends, and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities includes statistics and information on sexually assualtive behaviors, prevention, indicators of abuse, signs of caregiver abuse, grooming, and what to do if you witness or suspect abuse. Free. Click here for a PDF version of this brochure.
Sexual Assault and Older Individuals: A Guide for Family, Friends and Caregivers
This pamphlet for family, friends, and caregivers of older individuals includes statistics and information on sexually assaultive behaviors, prevention, indicators of abuse, signs of caregiver abuse, grooming, and what to do if you witness or suspect abuse. Free. Click here for a PDF version of this brochure.
Touch and My Body: A Guide for Teens with Developmental Disabilities to Discuss with a Caring Adult
This guide provides information on “special” or “private” body parts as well as good, bad, and confusing touches and the feelings these touches might cause. It points out that sexual abuse is never the fault of the victim and provides tips on asking for help. Free. Click here for a PDF version of this brochure.
CURRICULA / MANUALS
Widening the Circle: Sexual Assault/Abuse and People with Disabilities and the Elderly
Contributions from national experts make this video and manual a valuable resource to sexual assault provider agencies, human services personnel, and other concerned individuals. This resource depicts and discusses the barriers that people with disabilities and the elderly face in accessing and receiving services as well as strategies to overcome these barriers. Click here for a PDF version of this item .
Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Manual
New in 2004, this resource contains extensive legal information on a broad range of legal topics. Here you can find information about the criminal justice process from arrest through sentencing, crime victim rights, the civil justice process, family law, protecting confidentiality, sexual harassment, and much more. Learn what the law says, how laws impact sexual assault victims, and how advocates can use this knowledge to improve the response to sexual assault in their communities. $35 Each
Best Practices in Sexual Violence Prevention Education: Recommendations for Prevention Educators Working with Youth in Grades K-12
Created in 2005, this spiral bound manual is 30 pages plus 3 appendices that provide Child Development References, a Prevention Resources Chart and a list of Resource Agencies. Its purpose is to give prevention educators the tools necessary to deliver effective and consistent prevention programming. $5.00 WCASA members, $7.00 non-members.
To Live Without Fear and Violence: Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Against Older Individuals
Divided into 3 sections (Participants Manual, Model Protocols and Appendices), this manual was created in 2004 and updated in 2005. It is designed to help a multidisciplinary audience understand the dynamics of sexual assault and domestic violence against older individuals in order to best serve victims. The model protocol supplement identifies best practices for Law Enforcement officers that are investigating violence against older adults. $25.00 WCASA members, $30.00 non-members.
