Policy and Legislation
WCASA is Wisconsin's public policy voice for issues affecting victims of sexual violence and the sexual assault service providers who serve them. WCASA advocates on both the state and federal level on issues that impacts victims of sexual violence in both the criminal and civil arenas. WCASA focuses on the following policy issues:
- Substantive crime victim rights
- Funding for sexual assault services and prevention
- Criminal Penalties for adult and juvenile crimes involving sexual violence
- Evidence based, victim sensitive sex offender management
- Economic empowerment for victims of sexual violence
- Many other policy issues that affect victims of sexual violence
WCASA engages in direct lobbying regarding these issues. WCASA also provides technical assistance to sexual assault providers and concerned citizens who wish to engage in grassroots policy action that empowers victims and reduces sexual violence. WCASA’s Policy Specialist maintains a Policy Listserve for those interested in becoming involved in WCASA’s public policy work.
State and Federal Legislative Updates
2007-2008 WCASA Legislative Agenda
2005-2006 State and Federal Legislative Summary
For more information contact WCASA's Policy Specialist.
Legislative and Policy Information
Senate and Assembly Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions, and Petitions
Wisconsin Acts enacted 2005-2006
The Wisconsin Legislative Process (this is a large file)
Legislative Action Materials
Compassionate Care for Rape Victims letter to Legislature
Compassionate Care for Rape Victims letters to the editor
Safe Housing Act Letter to the Editor
Safe Housing Act Letter to Legislator
Do you want to play a part in shaping Wisconsin's sexual violence policy? Join WCASA's public policy alert list, contact us to ask for individualized help to foster relationships with your elected officials.
"The Government is us;
we are the government, you and I"
- Theodore Roosevelt
