April Newsletter: Embrace Your Voice The BeaLine (YouTube video) Bea Black, Executive Director Rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment harm our community, and statistics show that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will be raped in their lifetimes. The theme of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign is “Embrace Your […]
Over the past month, many people have expressed to me assumptions that organizations like the WCA receive more calls for help during the holidays. However, year-to-year records tell us that this is not true. And, even on a national level, it would appear that those experiencing domestic abuse are less likely to reach out for […]
October Newsletter: #DVAM The Bea Line (YouTube video) Bea Black, Executive Director Domestic Violence Awareness Month Maureen Wishkoski, Court Advocate Manager Advocacy is a surprisingly complex endeavor. It requires intense empathy metered with strong boundaries. It needs mountain-top perspective underneath rolled-up sleeves for working on the ground level. It seeks a willingness to collaborate and […]
Here at the WCA we are gearing up for the 30th Anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. When DVAM began the intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. Three decades later we have watched conversations surrounding this once taboo topic become more common […]
