This webinar will explore the signs and impact of professional burn-out, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma -- three experiences that are unfortunately quite common in the field of sexual violence. Intended for both advocates and preventionists, the webinar will discuss methods for coping with these experiences and how “self-care” can go beyond material goods... Read more »
The Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) addresses the basics of being a victim advocate — answering the crisis line, providing individual and systems advocacy and providing outreach in your community. Participants will have opportunities to practice skills necessary to provide comprehensive advocacy for victims. New sexual assault victim advocates, domestic violence victim advocates who... Read more »
TeamTeal365 Announces 13th Annual Paint The City Teal Day MILWAUKEE, WI — April 2, 2026 (5:00–7:00 PM) — TeamTeal365 Inc. will host the 13th Annual Paint The City Teal Day on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Sherman Phoenix. The event officially launches Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Milwaukee, bringing together survivors,... Read more »
On April 14th from 10:00-11:00am, Carly Kotwitz from Vivent Health will be presenting the basics on harm reduction and substance use. We know that because of the trauma of sexual violence, survivors may use substances as a coping mechanism. We hope advocates and prevention folx will gain information helpful for when they are engaging... Read more »
Abra Vigna & Olivia Little from UW Population Health Institute will join us to share a new prevention resource Why do we need a new conversation about SV? Advocates, activists, and educators continue to struggle to secure local support for evidence-based prevention efforts that go beyond shame and punishment. This past fall, UWPHI met with... Read more »
