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1st Annual Teal Ribbon Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma |
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Call for Papers/PresentersOn April 20th, RCASA in collaboration with the Child Advocacy Taskforce will host it's first annual Teal Ribbon Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. This conference will have a prevention track hosted by the Child Advocacy Taskforce and a clinical track hosted by the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. See attached submission form to apply to present. Check back for more details. application to present: form For questions on presenting, email
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and contact Megan Jaquith 540-371-5502 For questions on having a booth, email
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and contact Robin Mantari 540-371-6771 |
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Written by Carol
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 12:02 |
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Our mission at the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault is to provide education, prevention and intervention on sexual violence in our community. RCASA is a private, non-profit (501c3) agency, which provides services for victims of sexual assault and their family, friends and partners. RCASA seeks to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding sexual assault through special media events, information displays and education programs for the entire community RCASA provides the following services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg, and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, collectively known as Planning District 16. RCASA also provides emergency medical accompaniment for victims seeking care at Mary Washington Hospital Emergency Department from other counties such as Westmoreland, Louisa, Orange, Culpeper and Warsaw. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:36 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 21 March 2011 13:05 |
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Educational Groups in English and Spanish
Thursday nights starting March 24th - RCASA is offering drop in educational groups/workshops on Surviving Sexual Assault
These groups are designed for participants to ask questions about services RCASA offers for those who have been victims of sexual assault and abuse. Topics will cover such areas as: Crisis Response, Legal Advocacy and Prosecution, Forensic Examination and accompaniment services, support groups and counseling services, parent support and educational groups, and other services we link to in the community.
Groups are in English and Spanish, start at 7 PM at the RCASA offices. Call 540-371-5502 for more information. |
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The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault started in 1986, is the only place in Central Virginia that specializes in treatment for victims of sexually based crimes such as: sexual assault, sexual abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment. Certified and Trained Counselors Our counselors are certified and trained in trauma treatment and work with more than 400 victims a year; half of these are children. With treatment, we are able to successfully restore emotional health to children and adults, both male and female. Caring Holistic Approach We take a holistic approach of working with the entire family. Beyond individual treatment, we have group therapy sessions for children, teens, men, women, and families of survivors. Prevention and Education We have education programs that support the prevention of sexual abuse. We train teachers and guidance counselors for the "SAFEDATES," "Choose Respect," and "In Touch with Teens." |
Dedicated to Caring At RCASA, we are dedicated to caring and helping people recover from sexual violence and abuse. We provide a safe, healing environment so survivors can express feelings, be understood and have access to a range of supportive and therapeutic services. A Range of Services - 24-hour hotline phone support and crisis services
- Victim Advocacy for medical care and legal needs
- Parent Education
- Counseling Services - a full range of counseling services - crisis, support groups, specialized trauma treatment
- Community Services - presentations, education, outreach, prevention, and training
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do you or someone you know need help? call our 24-hour hotlinefor free crisis intervention, counseling, support and medical accompaniment. 1-540-371-1666 |
Give through the Combined Virginia Campaign or Combined Federal Campaign to help fund services for victims and support your community.
CVC - 6417CFC - 78223 |
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