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TAASA’s 31st Annual Conference

March 4 – March 7, 2013
Hilton Austin Airport Hotel

Please  CLICK HERE   for registration and conference information.

Our theme for this year’s conference is “Bringing Justice to the System.” The concept of “justice” is elusive to many survivors. We all   have a role in helping victims of sexual violence find “justice” in a system that is historically weighted to protect the interests of the  accused. Victim advocates, law enforcement, medical personnel, educators, therapists, and (more…)

The Social Justice League  -  Putting Justice into the System

TAASA proudly announces its 2013 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) toolkit.

This year’s toolkit is designed to harness the power of the people in combating the root causes and occurrences of sexual assault.  The “Social Justice League” represents the collective responsibility of agencies, community members and institutions in creating a safer Texas free from sexual violence.  The toolkit includes information to activate a social media campaign as well as ideas and solutions in engaging institutions and communities as members of the “Social Justice League” in combating the misconceptions and injustices on a local level.  This year’s toolkit includes a ready-made fact sheet for Patrol Officers and an additional fact sheet for Emergency Management Services available for agencies to immediately utilize.  For more information contact Rose Luna at rluna@taasa.org or Rick Gipprich at rgipprich@taasa.org

TAASA was recently interviewed regarding the impact that cuts to Crime Victims Compensation would have on victim serving programs.

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The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) invite you to attend our Annual Conference tailored specifically for Executive Directors of family violence and sexual assault programs across Texas. This year’s Conference once again takes place at the Westin Hotel at the Domain.

The Domain offers impeccable restaurants and luxury shopping in a pedestrian-friendly, open-air lifestyle center. TCFV welcomes you to the 2013 Executive Directors’ Conference for the opportunity to network, learn, dine, and play.

For more information or to REGISTER for the conference, click here!