Trainings

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS)

Radisson Hotel, Milwaukee 2303 N Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 Conference

American Family Insurance Training Center, Madison 6000 American Pkwy, Madison, WI, United States

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.

Regional Advocacy & Outreach Training – La Crosse

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse 1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, United States

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 »

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy School (SAVAS)

Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center, Eau Claire 5872 33rd Ave, Eau Claire, WI, United States

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 »

Northern Training

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 »

Regional Advocacy & Outreach Training – Ashland

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Ashland 2100 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

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 »

Regional Advocacy & Outreach Training – Fond du Lac

Aurora Health Center, Fond du Lac 210 American Dr, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

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 »

Fall Statewide Directors Meeting

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 please reach out to Kelly Moe Litke, Associate Director.  

Webinar: Confidential Sexual Assault Services on Campus: Centering Marginalized Populations

View Recorded Webinar Sexism, racism, ableism, and homophobia make people of color, those with disabilities, and trans individuals particularly susceptible to sexual violence. Experiences with institutionalized racism, sexism, homophobia, and ableism may make it difficult for college students, faculty, or staff members from these marginalized populations to trust the campus support services designed to help... Read more »