Sexual Assault Awareness Month
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30
The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” This April’s campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect. (NSVRC SAAM)

Embrace SAAM Event: What Were You Wearing Survivor Art Exhibit
2023-04-05 - 2023-04-27 | UWEC-BC Fine Arts Center, 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Throughout the month of April Embrace will host the second annual “What Were you Wearing?” Survivor Art Exhibit on display at the University Wisconsin Eau-Claire – Barron County. This self-guided exhibit includes short stories from survivors with recreations of the outfits they were wearing when sexually assaulted. This exhibit puts on display the simple yet powerful message that sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault, no matter what they were wearing.
Everyone is invited to experience the exhibit at the UWEC – BC Fine Arts Gallery April 5 – April 27, 2023.

WCASA SAAM Webinar Series: Let's Welcome Pleasure Back In
2023-04-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Sexual Assault no longer has permission to steal your pleasure. Let’s get connected to our bodies again and unlock the pleasure meant for us. Pleasure is defined as a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment and something that gives sexual enjoyment or satisfaction. Are you sick of being confined to “what happened to you” instead of being defined by who you are?
Let’s empower ourselves to welcome pleasure back in our lives. YOU deserve it! Together with Erde, you will learn how to #TriggerMap , tap back into your pleasure, and confront disappointments in order to win your sensual control back!

People First Wisconsin SAAM Event: Cultivating Inclusive and Safe Communities: A Virtual Community Conversation
2023-04-20 09:00 - 11:00
YOU ARE INVITED!
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Individuals with disabilities, family members, community members, elected officials, educators, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Do you know that people with disabilities are 4 times more likely to be rape or sexual assault victims? Research shows that people with disabilities are safer when they are connected to their communities.
Join this Community Conversation event to:

Connect with community members.
Learn how you can foster community inclusion and safety for people with disabilities.
Find resources and strategies to prevent sexual violence against people with disabilities.
Help Wisconsin become safer for people with disabilities.

The event will include a panel discussion.
Panel Presenters:

Mary Till – Life Navigators
Sandra Lomeli – Parent
Christie Carter – Milwaukee LGBTQ Community Center
Cindy Bentley – People First Wisconsin
Pam Malin – Victim’s Advocacy Program, Disability Rights WI

HOW TO REGISTER: This event is free but registration is necessary. Register online to receive the meeting link. If you have questions or need help registering, contact Nancy at admpfw@gmail.com or 414-483-2546. If you need Sign Language or Spanish Interpretation, please check this option on the registration form.
View Event Flyer PDF here: Safe20Communities20Invitation_updated

Hmong American Friendship Association SAAM Event: HAFA Open Mic Night
2023-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | HAFA, 3824 W Vilet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Providing a safe space for survivors and supporters of sexual assault to attend and share a motivational story or poetry.

Sexual Assault Recovery Program SAAM Event: "We are Survivors" Writer's Workshop
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave, Monroe, WI, 53566, United States
Expressive writing can result in a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression; improve our sleep and performance; and bring us greater focus and clarity. Come take time for yourself in addressing your everyday stress or your life changing traumas through creative writing. Bring a friend. All ages 12 and up are welcome. 12-15 year old people should attend with an adult. Basic lunch will be provided. RSVP’s appreciated but not needed. This event will take place Saturday April 22nd & Sunday April 23rd from 10am – 2pm at the Monroe Theatre Guild.
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The Bridge to Hope SAAM Event: Designer Purse Bingo
2023-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Lucette’s Brewing Company, 910 Hudson Rd, Menomonie, WI, United States
This is a Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser being held on April 22nd, 2023! This event includes 14 rounds of BINGO, a pizza buffet and many raffle baskets to choose from. Featured Designer Purses from Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Coach.

The Women's Community SAAM Event: Coffee Chat
2023-04-24 07:00 - 09:00 | Mission Coffee House, 224 Main St, Mosinee, WI, 54455, United States
Join us at participating coffee houses as we travel throughout the community to visit with you over coffee. Learn about services, volunteer opportunities, and get your free coffee sleeve.

The Women's Community SAAM Event: My Dark Vanessa Virtual Book Discussion
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:30
Join us in reading the book, ‘My Dark Vanessa’ by Kate Elizabeth Russel. My Dark Vanessa alternates between the past and present of character Vanessa Wye. In the midst of the national reckoning around sexual assault brought on by the #MeToo movement, she is re-evaluating a relationship she had when she was 15 with her 42-year-old English teacher Jacob Strane. In 2017, Strane is accused of sexual abuse by another former student, who reaches out to Vanessa. Vanessa suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past. Content Warning: Graphic sexual violence content.

RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center SAAM Event: Empowered Rhythms: Argentine Tango
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
Looking for a fun way to support RCC? Join us at Dance Life Studio, who this week will be teaching Argentine Tango! All proceeds from the classes will benefit RCC. Expert instructors from the Madison area will guide you through each class, no matter your skill level. Learn the sensual and rhythmic movements of Argentine Tango, the smooth and sultry style of Blues Dance, or the playful and theatrical flair of Burlesque – and how all of them are rooted in consent, respect, and communication. Help us make a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence while also enjoying a night of movement and community.
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The Women's Community SAAM Event: Denim Day
2023-04-26
A symbolic gesture –Denim Day is an international protest responding to the Italian Supreme Court’s overruling of a rape conviction in 1999. Although the assailant had been found guilty at trial, the Supreme Court argued that because jeans are difficult to remove, the assailant couldn’t have done so without the victim’s help. Sounds outrageous, yet all over the world, women and men who are victims of sexual assault continue to be disbelieved and accused of causing the assault due to their behavior… or fashion sense. Everyone is invited to wear denim. We encourage you to wear jeans on this day in support of survivors and bringing awareness to the issue. Post your photo to social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and tag The Women’s Community, #denimday2023.

WCASA SAAM Webinar Series: Older Adult Survivors
2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a chat with Clara Fleming as she discusses her extensive work advocacy work, her survivorship journey, and how we can advocate for older adults in our communities.
She is a speaker who crosses both generational and cross-cultural lines and has dedicated her life to Community.

Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth SAAM Event: Camping & Open House
2023-04-27 15:00 - 18:00 | MCCY Office, 317 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Open house of new office: April 27th Scrunchies and Keychain alarms distribution to local colleges, hush schools and restaurants/bars.

The Women's Community SAAM Event: We Step Into the Light Art Exhibit Open House
2023-04-27 17:00 - 20:00 | UWSP at Wausau, 625 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
Enjoy art work created by volunteer survivors who collaborated together through We Step Into the Light, a project raising awareness about sexual assault, relationship and gender based violence, and stalking. Artists are paired with survivors who act as a muse for the art created. All artwork focuses on celebrating survivors and their ambition, goals, and passions of the survivor. Food and refreshments will be provided. Mingle while enjoying art, music and food. A formal presentation on the project and artwork will take place at 5:45pm.

RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center SAAM Event: UW Safer Bar Open Session
2023-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Fresh Market 2nd Floor Event Space, 703 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
We will be hosting an open session Safer Bar training for UW students who work in the service industry!

RCC GameChangers SAAM Event: Rape Crisis Center 50th Anniversary Rally
2023-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Wisconsin Capital – State Street Side, Madison, WI, United States
The Rape Crisis Center of Dane County is holding a rally from 4-6 pm at the Wisconsin State Capital on April 30th to commemorate and celebrate all the work the RCC has done in the past 50 years! We will have speakers as well as an open mic time. There will be RCC staff and organizations present to provide the resources that we offer.
For more information visit the 50th Anniversary website here.

Wisconsin Reproductive Health Updates
2023-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | zoom

May 2023 Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (In Person) - Registration Closed
2023-05-09 - 2023-05-11 | Madison, WI
Registration is currently closed due to reaching capacity. Please contact Vanessa Mauss WCASA Office/Trainings Coordinator at vanessam@wcasa.org if you wish to be on the waitlist.

Taking place at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
5217 E Terrace Dr, Madison, Wisconsin 53718
More information & registration to follow.
SAVAS addresses the basics of being a victim advocate – answering the crisis line, providing individual and systems advocacy and providing outreach in your community. We are adapting sessions and activities to fit the constraints of web-based learning, while striving to provide a similar experience to in-person events.
This opportunity is being offered to staff of WCASA member Sexual Assault Service Providers (SASPs) for no fee. The registration fee for staff of other organizations serving sexual assault survivors is $300 for the entire training.
If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Mauss – Office/Training Coordinator at vanessam@wcasa.org
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WCASA does not discriminate in the delivery of services or benefits based on any of the protected classes. If you believe you have been treated differently because of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age, you may file a discrimination complaint with the following agencies:
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Office of Crime Victim Services
P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI 53707-7951
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Contract Compliance Officer
P.O. Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531

WCASA Advocacy Spaces
2023-05-16 13:00

Webinar: The Intersection of Disability and Sexual Violence
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:30

Long Range Plan Launch
2023-06-05 13:00 - 14:30
American Indians Against Abuse, Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault welcome you to join us for the launch of the Long Range Plan to End Sexual and Domestic Violence in Wisconsin!
Thank you to all the advocates who were critical in the creation of this plan – these are your insights and recommendations for ending violence in our state. The event will include:

History of the Plan
New vision for the Plan
Overview of Plan & Website
Next Steps

No registration is required. The event link is on the flyer. We will also be broadcasting on our Coalition Facebook pages.
We look forward to sharing the plan with all of you on June 5th.
American Indians Against Abuse
Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Please contact Vanessa Mauss WCASA Office/Trainings Coordinator at vanessam@wcasa.org for any accessibility needs no later than three business days prior to event.

Prevention Against Sexual Harm (PASH) Training Series
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-16
This week-long training is welcome to anyone involved in sexual violence prevention work across the state, be they local advocacy center team members to medical professionals, from social workers to classroom educators. PASH will provide information on various sexual violence prevention topics: comprehensive primary prevention, prevention messaging, prevention across the lifespan, social change as prevention, anti-racism, prevention outreach, and more! The training is free and combines recorded webinars, with live webinars. PASH is essential for new prevention educators, as well as ones who are already working in the field.
You can register through the link in the flyer or simply by clicking here.
If you need any accommodations for attendance, please notify Vanessa Mauss no later than May 26th. To reach Vanessa, please email at: vanessam@wcasa.org

WCASA In-Person Training Series Shawano
2023-06-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Shawano County Library, 128 S. Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States

WCASA In-Person Training Series Eau Claire
2023-06-29 10:00 - 16:30 | ECAHMAA Community Center, 1320 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States

WCASA In-Person Training Series Madison
2023-06-30 10:00 - 16:30 | WCASA Office, 2801 West Beltline Highway, Suite 202, Madison, WI, 53713, United States

Webinar: Navigating Community Push-Back
2023-07-19 13:00 - 14:30

Finance Workshop
2023-07-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join Freda Barkley, WCASA Finance Manager, for a 6-month finance check-in to discuss where SASPs are at with their spending and to learn tricks for tracking spending. Click the flyer below to register!

Webinar: Safety Planning as Care for Ourselves and Each Other
2023-07-31 13:00 - 14:30

August 2023 Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (Online via Zoom)
2023-07-31 13:00 - 2023-08-17 15:30
SAVAS addresses the basics of being a victim advocate – answering the crisis line, providing individual and systems advocacy and providing outreach in your community. We are adapting sessions and activities to fit the constraints of web-based learning, while striving to provide a similar experience to in-person events.
This opportunity is being offered to staff of WCASA member Sexual Assault Service Providers (SASPs) for no fee. The registration fee for staff of other organizations serving sexual assault survivors is $300 for the entire training.
If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Mauss – Office/Training Coordinator at vanessam@wcasa.org
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WCASA does not discriminate in the delivery of services or benefits based on any of the protected classes. If you believe you have been treated differently because of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age, you may file a discrimination complaint with the following agencies:
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Office of Crime Victim Services
P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI 53707-7951
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Contract Compliance Officer
P.O. Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531

WCASA Advocacy Spaces
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:00
No registration needed. Please contact Vanessa Mauss WCASA Office/Trainings Coordinator at vanessam@wcasa.org for any accessibility needs no later than three business days prior to event.
