September 27, 2021 — Tomorrow, the Assembly will take up AB 411 and AB 414 on the floor. These harmful bills will prohibit race or sex stereotyping in any anti-racism… Read more »
WCASA opposes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Capital Times, 9/16/21
Action Alert: Tell Your Representative to Oppose AB 411!
September 21, 2021 — Tomorrow, the Assembly Education Committee will take a vote on AB 411. This harmful legislation would prohibit race or sex stereotyping in any anti-racism and anti-sexism… Read more »
Action Alert: Tell Your Representative to Oppose AB 562!
September 17, 2021 — With only 24 hours’ notice, the Assembly Education Committee held a public hearing on AB 562 earlier yesterday. This harmful legislation would require school districts to… Read more »
WCASA Statement on the Crisis in Afghanistan
During the past week, we have witnessed a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan before our eyes. We have long known that women and children are often the first to experience… Read more »
Contact Senator Johnson Today!!
With action on VOCA anticipated this week on the Senate floor, please contact Senator Johnson with the following message: Support Floor Action on the VOCA Fix this week! Vote yes… Read more »
WCASA Reaction to the Release of Bill Cosby
While we were extremely disheartened to learn that Bill Cosby’s conviction was overturned on procedural grounds today, our first thoughts are with the brave survivors who came forward to not… Read more »
The VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 Introduced in Congress
The VOCA Fix legislation was introduced in Congress yesterday. This critical legislation will prevent devastating cuts to federal funding for victim service programs through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). Please… Read more »
Wisconsin Legislation Takes Multiple Steps Towards Sexual Assault Kit Reform
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2021 Contact: Olivia Hall, o.hall@joyfulheartfoundation.org or Ian Henderson, ianh@wcasa.org With the opening of the Wisconsin legislative session, lawmakers have introduced multiple bills that would enact sweeping sexual assault kit… Read more »
WCASA Statement on District Attorney’s Decision in Jacob Blake Shooting
WCASA is extremely disappointed in the decision by Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley to not issue criminal charges against Officer Rusten Sheskey. This is sadly yet another example of… Read more »