Trainings

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 »

Sexual Violence Prevention Work Webinar Series / Sexual Citizens: Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus

The link to the archived recording can be found below. Presented by Jennifer S. Hirsch, Professor, Socio-Medical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University and Shamus Khan, Professor / Chair of Sociology, Columbia University In this webinar, we invite Columbia professors Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan, authors of Sexual Citizens: Sex, Power, and... 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 October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th (see schedule). We are offering... 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 October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th (see schedule). We are offering... Read more »

Sexual Violence Prevention Work Webinar Series / Anti-Racism for White People

The link to the archived recording can be found below. Presented by : William Parke-Sutherland, Jill Nagler and Rek from Groundwork In this workshop we will explore our own and collective understanding of white privilege, white supremacy, and anti-racism through small group work, discussion prompts, and exercises such as the White Ladder. We will share... 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 October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th (see schedule). We are offering... Read more »

Sexual Violence Prevention Work Webinar Series / How to Lead Engaging Groups ONLINE

The link to the archived recording can be found below. Presented by Peggy Taylor, M. Ed, Co-Founder and Creative Director and Claudia Pineda Reyes, MSW, Trainer for Partners for Youth Empowerment Leading groups online presents a special set of challenges—and opportunities. Join facilitators from Partners for Youth Empowerment to learn easy-to-implement facilitation strategies and activities... Read more »

Sexual Violence Prevention Work Webinar Series: Filling in the Cracks / An Intersectional Approach to Prevention

Presented by Tonjie Reese, Founder of eleven24, inc. During this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how social liberation and identity affirmation fit into sexual violence prevention work. This will be done by taking a critical look into the intersections of racial justce and sexual violence prevention. Topic areas will include intersectionality, gender... Read more »