Dear Survivors, Firstly, we believe you. We understand how much it hurts to see the media and general public picking apart a survivor’s account to try to discredit them. We understand you're not the judgment they cast against you. We hear you. We see you. We...
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2020 All New Yorkers Encouraged to Support Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, and Child Abuse During Pandemic ALBANY — During this time of crisis, sexual violence, domestic violence, and child abuse will continue to occur – most likely at increased rates...
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...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and the Seven Dancers Coalition are joining together to offer an array of topics relevant to ensuring cultural safety when working with community members of our nations. This invite is to both honor the work you do and purposely...
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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...