Each April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center offers the Visionary Voice Awards, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, to recognize the creativity and hard work of individuals around the country who have demonstrated outstanding work to end sexual violence. State, territory, and tribal coalitions select an outstanding individual or...
Click here to download this statement as a PDF. For Immediate Release: April 19, 2021 Contact: NYSCASA Staff, [email protected] NYSCASA Statement for April 19, 2021, Albany Common Council Meeting: Demonstrate Accountability and Transformative Leadership, Ban Chemical Weapons and Kinetic Energy Munitions in the City of Albany The New York...
Click here to download this statement as a PDF. For Immediate Release: March 18, 2021 Contact: NYSCASA Staff, [email protected] NYSCASA Responds to Violence Targeting AAPI Women and Communities in Georgia and Across the Nation ALBANY, NY — On March 16, 2021, eight people were killed at three spas in...
For Immediate Release: March 3, 2021 Contact: NYSCASA staff, [email protected] The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault Responds to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Apology Regarding Sexual Harassment The first priority of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault is the safety, wellbeing, and autonomy of sexual violence...
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For Immediate Release: February 25, 2021 Contact: NYSCASA staff, [email protected] The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault Responds to Accusations Against Governor Cuomo Sexual harassment and abusive behavior are unacceptable in any workplace. The highest level of New York State government is no exception. When we commit to...
Do you have announcements that you would like NYSCASA to share in our Monthly Digest? Email submissions with “Newsletter” in the subject line to [email protected] NYSCASA Honors Black History Month 2021: Every Day Should Be a Celebration of Black History Black History Month begins today, February 1. A tradition...
On January 14, NYSCASA participated in a virtual press conference hosted by a coalition of more than 25 New York lawmakers and 250 of the state’s criminal and social justice reform groups to announce the launch of a project called the People’s Campaign for Parole...
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) and the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault (the Alliance) recently submitted testimony to the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) to express support for changes to Chapter 18-A § 440 of the New York...
For Immediate Release: January 18, 2021 Contact: NYSCASA Staff, [email protected] NYSCASA Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ALBANY, NY — Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968). We...