Due to ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19, WCASA will be offering its Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS) online. The training will last Monday through Thursday, January 11-14, Tuesday through Friday, January 19-22 and Monday through Friday, January 25-29. On Friday, January 29th, we welcome WI Office of Crime Victim Services staff, who will provide... Read more »
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Join in for the 2nd Annual MMIWG2S awareness event in partnership with ESTHER, Native Justice Coalition, WCASA, Menominee County HSD Family Advocacy Center, Lorraine Shooter, M.A.D. and the Waking Women Healing Institute. This virtual event features host Drum Young Kingbird and other guest speakers. See flyer below or more information. The link to register is... Read more »
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. We have reached our maximum number of registrations. Presented by Angie Rehling and Sarah Curley, Prevention Coordinators, WCASA 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... Read more »
Presented by Jacob Daugherty, WI Department of Health Services This training will focus on providing all the information an advocate would need to effectively have conversations with survivors about what HIV is and testing and treatment options. We will review the basics of HIV and how it’s transmitted, discuss HIV stigma and language, and provide... Read more »
Join advocates and survivors from across Wisconsin in this free, virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault and End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin to advocate with elected officials on issues that are critical to the safety and empowerment survivors Together, we will discuss key policy issues related to sexual assault and domestic... Read more »
Presented by Ruthie Burich-Weatherly, Public Health Consultant, Riverside Consulting, LLC and Joanna Woodbury, Director of Social Services, Medical College of Wisconsin What are your options for reduction in risk of HIV acquisition before or after a potential HIV exposure? This presentation will provide you information about nPEP and PrEP, highly effective means of preventing an... Read more »
To request to add an event to the SAAM calendar, please email the following information to wcasa@wcasa.org: name of event, date, time and link to more information or registration.
Presented by Erde, Sex and Intimacy Coach and Owner, Nerde Brands as part of our Survivors & Allies From Home Series According to Health.com, up to 94% of sexual assault survivors experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, there is still significant societal shame and a stigma surrounding sexual assault that prevents many survivors from... Read more »
Presented by Amanda Schumacher, Sexual Assault Program Director, Family Support Center This webinar will introduce strategies for advocates helping people who have experienced sexual assault navigate healthcare options and decisions related to HIV. From gaining confidence in discussing the purpose of nPEP and assisting with access and adherence needs, to better understanding the intersecting trauma... Read more »
