CALCASA will hold its 2009 Annual Statewide Leadership Conference and Membership Meeting on August 18th and 19th, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, adjacent to the California State Capitol. (Click here to learn more)
CALCASA Award Nominations
CALCASA is currently accepting nominations for its 5th Annual Membership Recognition Awards honoring the outstanding work of staff, volunteers, and board members at rape crisis centers and prevention programs in California. The deadline to nominate someone for one these awards is Friday, July 17, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. (Click here and scroll down to 5th Annual Membership Recognition Awards to learn more)
CALCASA's Training Calendar for Winter-Fall 2009. Please note that some events, dates, and locations are subject to change.
VAWA 2005 Forensic Exam Requirements
CALCASA has received numerous questions and concerns from our members regarding California’s compliance with the forensic exam requirements in the Violence Against Women Act, 2005 Reauthorization. We have produced a short document that summarizes, to the best of our knowledge, our understanding of the situation.
VAWA 2005 Forensic Exam Requirements FAQ
Relevant California Penal Codes (FAQ Attachment)
Using Logic Models for Planning Primary Prevention Programs
CALCASA recently hosted a web conference titled "Using Logic Models for Planning Primary Prevention Programs." The web conference was sponsored by the California Department of Public Health Rape Prevention Education (RPE) Grants Program for RPE funded agencies. See our web conference archives to view a recording of the conference.
Legislation and Policy Information
For more information about CALCASA policy, coalition position papers, and legislative resources, visit www.calcasapublicpolicy.org

