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01 Oct NYSCASA Monthly Digest – October 2020

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17 Aug NYSCASA Joins Coalitions Nationwide in Signing “Moment of Truth” Statement

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Moment of Truth June 2020 This is a moment of reckoning. The murder of George Floyd broke the collective heart of this country, and now, finally, millions of people are saying their names: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery - an endless list of Black...

08 May NYSCASA’s Love Letter to Survivors

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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...

29 Apr All New Yorkers Encouraged to Support Victims and Survivors During Pandemic

Posted at 15:26h in news, Statements

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...

20 Apr Services Remain Available During COVID-19 Crisis

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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...

17 Mar COVID-19 Info and Guidance from NYSCASA

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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...

04 Mar Cultural Safety Training for Law Enforcement and Court Personnel (Akwesasne)

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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...

02 Mar NYSCASA Monthly Digest – March 2020

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23 Jan NYSCASA Monthly Digest – February 2020

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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...

10 Jan Cultural Safety: Moving Beyond Cultural Competency

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—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...