WCASA

Monthly Directors Meetings
2025-08-20 09:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | WI

Prevention Meetups
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-26 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | WI

Webinar: Accessing Healthcare in Wisconsin
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:30 | WI

WCASA 40th Anniversary Silent Auction
2025-09-17 - 2025-10-16 | WI

Sexual Assault Advocate Spaces
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | WI

Webinar: Entendiendo Los Remedios de Inmigración que existen para Sobrevivientes de la Violencia Sexual / Understanding Immigration Remedies for Survivors of Sexual Violence
2025-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 | WI

Sickber: Education on the Intersection of Sickle Cell and Abuse
2025-09-25 12:00 - 14:00 | WI

Webinar: Civil Justice Basics for Victims of Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | WI

WCASA 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:30 | WCASA Office, 2801 West Beltline Highway, Suite 202, Madison, WI, 53713, United States

40th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | WI

Fall SAVAS 2025
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-30, 2025-11-04 - 2025-11-06 | WI
The Fall 2025 SAVAS will be held online via zoom October 28-30 and November 4-6. SAVAS will run from 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm each day.
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 are staff of Sexual Assault Service Providers (SASPs) are encouraged to attend.
Details for the WI DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services ITVSP training pending, date and registration information will be sent out as soon as they are available.
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.

Helping The Helpers: Managing Secondary Trauma With Sustainable Self Care
2025-12-10 10:00 - 23:30 | WI
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 or temporary experiences.

Campus Connections
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WI

Webinar: Work Places that Work For Families
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:30 | WI

Navigating Digital Safety: A Resource
2026-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | WI

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS)
2026-03-17 09:00 - 2026-03-26 15:00 | WI
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 are staff of Sexual Assault Service Providers (SASPs) are encouraged to attend.
The March 2026 SAVAS will be held online via zoom March 17-19 & 24-26. SAVAS will run from 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm each day.
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.

Embrace SAAM Event: "What Were You Wearing" Survivor Art Exhibit
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-30 | UWEC-BC Fine Arts Center, 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
In honor of SAAM, Embrace, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County (UWEC-BC), is proud to present the fifth annual “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Exhibit. The self-guided exhibit features stories and depictions of what survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted. A powerful message that clothing does not equal consent. Community members are invited to visit the exhibit, opening on March 30th, and closing on April 30th, at the UWEC-BC Fine Arts Gallery in Rice Lake. Make sure to stop by the resource booth at the exhibit to learn more about Embrace and how you can make a difference in your community.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | WI
WCASA invites programs to share local and statewide events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). WCASA is collecting information about SAAM events via this survey and we will post all events on the calendar on our website.

From NSVRC: “The theme “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward” honors the history and growth of the movement while reaffirming our commitment to a safer future for all. Looking back, we remember the survivors and advocates who laid the foundation for change. Moving forward, we renew our focus on prevention, healing, and action.”

Navigating Digital Safety: A Resource Part 2 *Rescheduled From February*
2026-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 | WI

TeamTeal365 SAAM Event: Paint The City Teal Day
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53216, United States
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, advocates, and community leaders to stand against sexual violence and promote prevention year-round. “For 13 years, Paint The City Teal has been more than a moment — it’s a movement,” said Samantha Collier, Executive Director of TeamTeal365. “We are building a community where survivors are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.” The evening will include teal lighting across Milwaukee, including the Hoan Bridge, a survivor-centered gathering, prevention resources, wellness activities, and a community call to action.
Event Details
What: 13th Annual Paint The City Teal Day
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Sherman Phoenix
Cost: Free and open to the public

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WCASA SAAM Webinar Series: Harm Reduction Basics
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
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 with survivors.

On April 28th from 1:00-2:30pm, Erica Steib from Prevent Suicide Wisconsin will be sharing information on suicide prevention. Normalizing the topic of mental health, which includes conversations of suicidal ideation, is incredibly important to removing the societal stigma and shame that accompany metal illness.

There is only one registration link for both webinars, just select the webinar(s) you would like to attend: tinyurl.com/WCASASAAM26

Starting a new conversation about sexual violence with UW Population Health Institute
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | WI
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 advocates and educators to learn what is working and what is not in current efforts to engage communities and heard the need for guidance and revitalized talking points about sexual violence. Come to the webinar to learn about some new resources that try to reframe sexual violence from a rare sickness to a common outcome, but one that we can understand and change.

What is this new resource?
A revised model and theory of change that is easier to understand than the social ecological model, less overwhelming than the risk and protective factors model, and less alarming than the rape culture pyramid. We created a series of visuals to support education work and make the goals for change clear and connected to research. Finally, we connected concrete strategies to clear goals divided by community readiness.

What if I don’t like it?
The webinar will include breakouts for participants to provide feedback and further refine the resources.

For any accessibility needs, please
contact vanessam@wcasa.org by 4/2

Wisconsin Rapids Family Center SAAM Event: Wellness Fair for Survivors & Supporters
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Biron Village Hall, 451 Kahoun Rd, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494, United States
Join Wisconsin Rapids Family Center for a community wellness fair in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
This event features community resource tables and activity stations centered around self-care & wellness. The event is FREE and open to the community, with a special invitation extended to survivors of sexual violence and anyone who supports the mission of ending sexual violence in our community.
Enjoy self-care activities, including:
– Mini massage sessions from Stoiber Healthcare S.C.
– Mini reiki & massage sessions from Hands of the Healer, LMT
– Aroma therapy station by Family Natural Foods – Braids by Kayla (small fee)
– Therapy animals
– Art creation
– Chances to win self-care raffle baskets (no purchase necessary) … And more!
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Time: 10am to 12pm Location: Biron Village Hall (451 Kahoun Rd. Wis. Rapids, WI 54494)
For questions, contact: Amy Scheide, WI Rapids Family Center’s Resource Coordinator 715-421-1559 // info@familyctr.org

Friends Inc SAAM Event: Steps Against Sexual Assault 5k Walk/Run
2026-04-25 09:00 - 23:00 | Ridge Run Park, 2600 Wheat Ridge Ln, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Join FRIENDS, Inc. for our 2nd Annual Steps Against Sexual Assault 5K Walk/Run, a powerful community event held in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and all survivors of Sexual Violence.
Last year, the community showed up in force and helped raise over $12,000 to support survivor advocacy, prevention education, and 24/7 crisis response services. It was more than a fundraiser, it was a public statement that sexual violence will not be ignored in our community. This year, we’re bringing that same energy back to Ridge Run Park with a brand-new route, expanded activities, and even more ways to stand in solidarity with survivors.
This event will take place rain or shine (or even in the bitter cold!). We are committed to standing together no matter what, and we hope you’ll bundle up, lace up, and show up with us.

The Women’s Community SAAM Event: Awareness Tattoo & Piercing Flash Event
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Dani Girl Tattoo, 1699 Schofield Ave, Schofield, WI, 54476, United States
Make a statement with new ink or a piercing and leave with fresh style and a positive mark on the community. Dani Girl Tattoos and with special guests Evermore by Andrea & The Gilded Fox Fine Piercing will be offering a special selection of flash tattoos and piercings. You must pre-register for Tattoos & Piercings and a portion of the proceeds will go to The Women’s Community. Walk-ins available for Permanent Jewelry only. Registration details through Dani Girl Tattoo. Event location: Dani Girl Tattoo 1699 Schofield Ave. Ste. 107, Schofield, WI.
