Services Remain Available to Survivors of Sexual Violence During COVID-19 Crisis For Immediate Release: April 20, 2020 ALBANY — Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault do not end during a crisis. The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault and rape crisis programs serving all 62 counties in...
Dear Colleagues, New York State is among those most affected by COVID-19. In response to this quickly evolving situation, NYSCASA is encouraging staff and colleagues to conduct business remotely whenever possible. We are encouraging staff and colleagues to follow CDC and WHO guidelines and practice social distancing wherever possible, including...
Greetings, book lovers! During the month of April, the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault and rape crisis programs across New York State collaborate with community partners to raise awareness, host events, and provide resources about our services as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)....
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Do you have news for NYSCASA to share in our next digest? Email submissions with “Newsletter” in the subject line to Chelsea Miller, Communications Director, at cmiller@nyscasa.org. Coalition News Seeking Candidates for NYSCASA Board of Directors NYSCASA is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors, including one...
—NYSCASA Staff In 2019, NYSCASA staff had the privilege to attend a two-day training on cultural safety, presented by Seven Dancers Coalition in Akwesasne, also known as the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. “Cultural safety” as a concept originated in the field of nursing education, specifically in New...
Do you have news for NYSCASA to share in our next digest? Email submissions with “Newsletter” in the subject line to Chelsea Miller, Communications Director, at cmiller@nyscasa.org. Coalition News Happy New Year from NYSCASA! Our work would not be possible without you, an extraordinary network of supporters,...
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2019 Contact: Selena Bennett-Chambers, Director of Public Policy, sbennett-chambers@nyscasa.org / Chelsea R. Miller, Communications Director, cmiller@nyscasa.org NYSCASA Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s Proposal to Close the Rape Intoxication Loophole The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) supports Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to close the ‘rape...
Do you have news for NYSCASA to share in our next digest? Email submissions with “Newsletter” in the subject line to Chelsea Miller, Communications Director, at cmiller@nyscasa.org. Coalition News NYSCASA Is Hiring! NYSCASA is currently hiring for two full-time positions at our Albany office: Campus Projects Director ...
This year marks the 20th year of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) as an annual event. TDOR was set aside to memorialize those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. TDOR serves several purposes: it raises public awareness of hate crimes...