We are extremely disappointed, although sadly not surprised, by the jury’s verdict acquitting Kyle Rittenhouse. The jury’s verdict exemplifies the racism which is embedded within the criminal legal system in… Read more »
Author: ianh@wcasa.org
WCASA and Joyful Heart Foundation Applaud Passage of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Bills
For Immediate Release: November 11, 2021 Contact: Olivia Hall, o.hall@joyfulheartfoundation.org or Ian Henderson, ianh@wcasa.org NEW YORK — Today, the Joyful Heart Foundation and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault applaud… Read more »
ACTION ALERT: October 20th Senate VAWA day of action!
More than six months ago, the House passed H.R.1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021, with strong bipartisan support. The Senate is currently negotiating their own bipartisan reauthorization… Read more »
WCASA and End Abuse Commend Governor Evers for Prioritizing Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Services
Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would be allocating $45 million for crime victim services and violence prevention efforts, administered by the Department of Justice and the Department of Administration, respectively. This timing is critical, arriving as the federal… Read more »
AG Kaul, Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, MMIW Task Force Leaders Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
WI DOJ, 10/11/21
WCASA Statement on the Assembly Passing AB 411 and AB 414
September 29, 2021 – WCASA condemns the Assembly’s passage of AB 411 and AB 414, two harmful bills that will prohibit race or sex stereotyping in any anti-racism and anti-sexism… Read more »
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Co-Chair Justine Rufus Speaks on Missing Women
WSAW, 9/23/21
Action Alert: Tell Your Representative to Vote No on AB 411 and AB 414!
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 »