Why Denim Day? In the 1990s, an 18 year old woman was raped by a 45 year old driving instructor. The perpetrator gets arrested and is prosecuted. He is convicted of rape and sentenced to jail but he appeals the sentence and wins in the Supreme Court. A symbolic gesture – an Italian court overturned... Read more »
Learn from leaders in Latinx victim advocacy and sexual violence prevention at Arte Sana's 8th Nuestras Voces conference! WCASA is proud to be a conference partner! For conference information, see the Nuestras Voces Conference site
Sexual assault, domestic violence and tribal executive directors and/or their management-level designees to learn, share, challenge and enhance sexual assault and domestic violence services in our state. WCASA co-sponsors the meeting with End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin and American Indians Against Abuse. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Pennie Meyers.
Download flyer This training addresses the needs of being a victim advocate - whether working the crisis line, providing medical or legal advocacy, working with a community coordinated response team or more. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills necessary to prove comprehensive advocacy for victims. New sexual assault advocates, domestic violence victim advocates,... Read more »
Paths to Healing is a conference focused on adult survivors of child sexual assault, specifically addressing male survivors. The 2019 conference will feature Nathan Spiteri, actor, filmmaker and survivor (see below) Download Flyer. See Facebook event page to stay up to date.
Day 1 Exercise Your Sexual Assault Advocacy Skills We commonly hear from SA advocates who don’t have opportunities to practice and improve their advocacy skills. This scenario-based training will allow advocates to practice their direct advocacy skills in a supportive environment. WCASA staff & volunteers will lead small-group simulations for advocates to practice in a... Read more »
This training addresses the needs of being a victim advocate - whether working the crisis line, providing medical or legal advocacy, working with a community coordinated response team or more. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills necessary to prove comprehensive advocacy for victims. New sexual assault advocates, domestic violence victim advocates, and other... Read more »
American Indians Against Abuse (AIAA) and End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin will coordinate this training specifically for rural and tribal sexual assault and domestic violence programs. In 2018, the training featured Theda New Breast, MPH, master trainer/facilitator of the Native Wellness Institute as main speaker, in addition to speakers from the Red Cliff Band of Lake... Read more »
Day 1 Exercise Your Sexual Assault Advocacy Skills We commonly hear from SA advocates who don’t have opportunities to practice and improve their advocacy skills. This scenario-based training will allow advocates to practice their direct advocacy skills in a supportive environment. WCASA staff & volunteers will lead small-group simulations for advocates to practice in a... Read more »
Day 1 Exercise Your Sexual Assault Advocacy Skills We commonly hear from SA advocates who don’t have opportunities to practice and improve their advocacy skills. This scenario-based training will allow advocates to practice their direct advocacy skills in a supportive environment. WCASA staff & volunteers will lead small-group simulations for advocates to practice in a... Read more »
