Trainings

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) Online

Due to ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19, WCASA will be offering its Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) online. Please note: these are LIVE Zoom sessions. It will be broken up in to individual sessions: conducted Monday thru Thursday, the weeks of August 3rd, 10th and 17th (see schedule). We are offering this opportunity... Read more »

ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Activity-Based Assessment as an Evaluation Method for Prevention and Outreach Presentations

Presented by Megan Murray, Evaluation Coordinator, WCASA This webinar focuses on evaluative thinking and integrating assessment and evaluation into our sexual violence prevention education and outreach strategies. We will discuss evaluation planning basics, activity-based assessment as an evaluation methodology, and how to use our results for continuous programmatic improvement. The webinar recording is available at... Read more »

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) Online

Due to ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19, WCASA will be offering its Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) online. Please note: these are LIVE Zoom sessions. It will be broken up in to individual sessions: conducted Monday thru Thursday, the weeks of August 3rd, 10th and 17th (see schedule). We are offering this opportunity... Read more »

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) Online

Due to ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19, WCASA will be offering its Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) online. Please note: these are LIVE Zoom sessions. It will be broken up in to individual sessions: conducted Monday thru Thursday, the weeks of August 3rd, 10th and 17th (see schedule). We are offering this opportunity... Read more »

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) Online / Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS) Training

Due to ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19, WCASA will be offering its Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) online. Please note: these are LIVE Zoom sessions. It will be broken up in to individual sessions: conducted Monday thru Thursday, the weeks of August 3rd, 10th and 17th (see schedule). We are offering this opportunity... Read more »

Fall Statewide SA/DV/Tribal Director’s Meeting

Domestic violence, sexual assault, and tribal executive directors meet for two days to learn, share, challenge, and enhance sexual assault and domestic violence services in our state. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin co-sponsors the meeting with WCASA and American Indians Against Abuse. The meeting this fall will take place via Zoom. For event information, please email... Read more »

Fall Statewide SA/DV/Tribal Director’s Meeting

Domestic violence, sexual assault, and tribal executive directors meet for two days to learn, share, challenge, and enhance sexual assault and domestic violence services in our state. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin co-sponsors the meeting with WCASA and American Indians Against Abuse. The meeting this fall will take place via Zoom. For event information, please email... Read more »

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to... Read more »

Sexual Violence Prevention Work Webinar Series / Responding for Community Resiliency: Comparing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Historical Trauma

The link to the archived recording can be found below. Presented by Barb Blackdeer Mackenzie, CARES Director/ Community Healer, HIR Wellness Institute Did you know there is a difference between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and historical trauma? These differences impact approaches to healing and community resilience. This session explores understanding the impacts of ACEs and... Read more »

Child Sexual Assault Policy Recommendations & Requirements Webinar

This webinar features presenters from the Wisconsin Office of Crime Victim Services, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and Awareness 2 Action. The discussion includes: - A recent special condition on WI Department of Justice awards on suitability to interact with minors and how to comply with and satisfy the requirement. - Updates to... Read more »