Training Dates
The 2008 training dates are now available. Please see the brochure for more information.
January
February
March
Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School
March 3-7 2008 Madison, WI
This school addresses the basics of being a victim advocate - whether answering the crisis line, providing medical or legal advocacy, working with a coordinated community response team, or facilitating a support group. Participants will have opportunities to practice skills necessary to provide comprehensive advocacy for victims. New sexual assault victim advocates, domestic violence victim advocates, and other professionals who want to learn more information about sexual violence are encouraged to attend. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Basic Seminar
March 10-14, 2008 Madison, WI
This intensive, five-day seminar teaches nurses the key components and skills necessary to provide effective healthcare and services to the adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault. This course provides in-depth knowledge on the role of the SANE, including forensic evidence collection, documentation and testifying in court. Assistance with starting and maintaining a SANE program is also provided. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
April
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Day to End Sexual Violence
April 3, 2008
(hosted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center – NSVRC)
Voices of Courage Awards Ceremony
April 3, 2008 Madison, WI
To nominate someone for a Voices of Courage award please fill out this nomination form.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE):Expanding the Role – Peds Plus Seminar
April 14-18, 200 Sheraton Hotel, Brookfield
Topics for this seminar include interviewing children, mandatory reporting, pediatric physical findings related to trauma, strangulation, and responding to domestic violence within sexual assault cases. These seminars are open to medical professionals who have completed the Basic SANE Seminar. CEU's are available for this seminar. Approval of approximately 22 contact hours is pending. SANE Seminars are sponsored in partnership with Meriter Hospital and the Sexual Assault Treatment Center of Aurora HealthCare. For more information see the brochure or contact our training coordinator.
Wisconsin Summit on Teen Dating and Sexual Violence
April 15-16, 2008 Ramada Inn, Stevens Point
Co-Sponsored with DHFS and WCADV. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
May
Voices of Courage, Portraits of Change
Fundraiser Gala and Wisconsin Artists’ Art Auction
May 15, 2008 Marriott Madison West, Madison
June
Women of Color Pre-Intensive
June 3, 2008 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Training Institute
June 4-6, 2008 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
2008 Training Institute Call for Proposals
July
Northern Training
July 10-11, 2008 Lake of the Torches Resort, Lac du Flambeau
Prevention Education Conference
July 22-23, 2008 Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton
Conference on Sexual Violence and the College Campus
Date/Location – to be determined
August
September
October
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Basic Seminar
October 20-24, 2008 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Madison
This intensive, five-day seminar teaches nurses the key components and skills necessary to provide effective healthcare and services to the adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault. This course provides in-depth knowledge on the role of the SANE, including forensic evidence collection, documentation and testifying in court. Assistance with starting and maintaining a SANE program is also provided. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School
October 27-31, 2008 Plaza Hotel, Eau Claire
This school addresses the basics of being a victim advocate - whether answering the crisis line, providing medical or legal advocacy, working with a coordinated community response team, or facilitating a support group. Participants will have opportunities to practice skills necessary to provide comprehensive advocacy for victims. New sexual assault victim advocates, domestic violence victim advocates, and other professionals who want to learn more information about sexual violence are encouraged to attend. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
November
Annual Membership Meeting
November 20, 2008 Stoney Creek Inn, Wausau
Each year WCASA’s Membership Committee hosts the Annual Membership Meeting. This meeting provides the opportunity for WCASA members to network with one another and to discuss the anti-sexual violence movement in Wisconsin. For more information see the brochure and registration form or contact our training coordinator.
December
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): Expanding the Role - Peds Plus Seminar
December 1-5, 2008 Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha
Topics for this seminar include interviewing children, mandatory reporting, pediatric physical findings related to trauma, strangulation, and responding to domestic violence within sexual assault cases. These seminars are open to medical professionals who have completed the Basic SANE Seminar. CEU's are available for this seminar. Approval of approximately 22 contact hours is pending. SANE Seminars are sponsored in partnership with Meriter Hospital and the Sexual Assault Treatment Center of Aurora HealthCare. For more information see the brochure or contact our training coordinator.
