New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault

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📣Grant Opportunity 📣 The Financial Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program (FAV Program) supports victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations to provide flexible financial assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, alongside other victim services.

Flexible financial assistance is intended to support survivors in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities that are not easily met by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to meet self-identified needs quickly.

Your feedback is needed in a New York State Department of Health initiative that NYSCASA is supporting. We are looking for staff and volunteer feedback from NYS R**e Crisis Program Counselors!

This effort is intended to streamline the requirements related to the 40-hour training provided to staff and volunteers.

Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. We come together to celebrate their freedom and acknowledge their past while highlighting the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice.

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BIPOC* Pride 2024!

This fun, family-friendly festival will feature an exciting lineup of
performers, a kids corner, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and linkages to
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Join the celebration today from 12-5pm in
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We’re at a pivotal moment in our efforts to eliminate the voluntary intoxication exclusion. This change is critical to ensuring justice for all survivors of sexual violence. As Will Rivera, NYSCASA’s Interim Executive Director, emphasizes, "We must not allow outdated laws to deny justice to those who need it most." Now is the time to act. Your support is crucial in pushing this legislation forward.

📢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞!

William Rivera, NYSCASA’s Interim Executive Director, stresses the urgency of eliminating the voluntary intoxication exclusion: "Intoxication does not equate to consent, under any circumstances." With strong backing from our state’s top leaders, let’s push for justice and support A1065/S4555.

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We’re grateful for the support from New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state leaders who stand with us in advocating against the voluntary intoxication defense.

As AG James said, “𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙡𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚. 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙.” It’s time to eliminate this victim blaming exclusion and ensure justice for all survivors.

Happy Pride Month!

In June, we celebrate ! Let's celebrate with and support our LGBTQIA+ community!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🤎🖤

We are deeply grateful for the incredible turnout at Wednesday's digital rally, which supported NY A1065, which would eliminate the "Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion."

Over 100 attendees, including brave survivors and our supportive coalition, made their voices heard. Special thanks to Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Sen. Nathalia Fernandez, Asm. Grace Lee, Asm. Linda B. Rosenthal, and Asm. Karen McMahon for their unwavering support.

With the bill passing the Senate unanimously and 73 cosponsors in the Assembly, your continued advocacy is crucial. Show your support by emailing your assemblymember!

We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Victim-blaming has no place in New York State law, and we need New York Assemblymembers to act NOW before the legislative session ends on June 6th!

Join us for a virtual rally on Wednesday, May 29th at 10am to show your support for survivors and tell the NYS Assembly: victims deserve justice without exclusion!

With just seven days left of session, we’re doing everything we can to get the victim-blaming Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion removed from the law!

Our interim Executive Director, Will Rivera, joined Molly from RAINN and Emma from the National Women’s Defense League to educate Assembly members, solidify support, and get the bill to the floor.

Help us get it over the finish line—comment below and we'll send you a link that makes it easy to send a message to your Assemblymember!

We're on the brink of passing the Voluntary Exclusion Bill, and we need your help to push it over the line!

Here's how you can make a difference:

↳Call Speaker Heastie's office at 518.455.3791 and urge him to bring the bill to a vote.
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↳Comment below to increase its visibility and spread the word!

Together, we can end victim-blaming and support survivors. 🗽

NYSCASA stands firmly against abuser Sean "Diddy" Combs. No amount of fame or power excuses this violent attack. This is a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against domestic violence and the urgent need to support survivors.

We must hold abusers accountable and ensure justice for all survivors.
Stand with us in demanding zero tolerance for violence against all individuals.

Believe all survivors, PERIOD!

We’re so excited to be a part of 518 Day of Giving! You can support our campaign by visiting 518day.org and donating to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault on May 18.

Join our network to access benefits and resources that can empower your advocacy journey. 🌟👥

Thanks to the New York State Senate Democratic Conference and Senator Nathalia Fernandez, New York is one step closer to getting rid of the Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion.

Now, it’s up to Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and the New York State Assembly Majority to ensure we remove this victim-blaming exclusion from state law for good!

↳Let your Assembly rep know you support the Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion bill; they should, too!

Check our comments to help us take action today!

Learn from the best! NYSCASA offers training programs for professionals in sexual assault intervention and prevention. 🎓🛡️

If you missed a webinar or in-person training, please visit our Archived Training to see if we have a recording of the event.

63% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. Together, let's foster a supportive environment where survivors feel safe coming forward.

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NYSCASA is excited to be one of nearly 150 nonprofit organizations across our region participating in the !

518 Day of Giving is the first online, regional fundraiser of its kind on May 18, 2024. The day harnesses the power of community to raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit community. Collectively, participating nonprofits hope to raise $518,000 to continue to provide vital supports and services throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

Be part of the celebration and support NYSCASA!

Your donation helps us fight sexual violence and support survivors. Let's make a difference together. 🌟💪

In the recent FY 2025 budget, the funding allocated to sexual assault prevention and support services falls drastically short.

NYSCASA Interim Executive Director, Will Rivera, calls on lawmakers to urgently revise funding strategies to meet the growing needs of survivors and r**e crisis centers. Join us in advocating for substantial change.

Together, we can ensure that survivors receive the support they truly deserve.

Our member library provides a wealth of resources for survivors and advocates. Find the information you need today. 🔍📚

During National Nurses Week, let's shine a light on the incredible work of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These dedicated professionals play a vital role in supporting survivors, offering compassionate care, collecting crucial forensic evidence, and advocating for justice. Their specialized training ensures that survivors receive the best possible care and support in their journey toward healing.

Thank you, SANEs, for your unwavering commitment to making a difference.

Save the date: 518 Day of Giving is May 18! You can be part of the celebration by giving to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault.💙🗽

Visit the 🔗 in our comments to find out more.👇