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COUNSELOR The Crisis Center of Comal County is accepting applications for a Licensed Professional Counselor. Position will provide individual and group counseling for resident and non-resident clients as well as crisis intervention, case management and referral services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. LPC credentials are required, bilingual a plus. Salary commensurate with experience & education. Employee benefits include health insurance, 401K, and personal leave time. Prior to employment applicant must provide background check and professional references. Submit resume and letter of intent to Crisis Center of Comal County, Attn: Barbara Mainz, P.O. Box 310344, New Braunfels, TX 78131-0344 ...
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REGISTER NOW! TAASA’s 31st Annual ConferenceTAASA’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…)
TAASA unveils its 2013 Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) toolkit
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 in the News!
TAASA was recently interviewed regarding the impact that cuts to Crime Victims Compensation would have on victim serving programs.
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Directing the Work – Executive Directors’ Conference – February 13th & 14th, 2013
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!
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Public Policy Updates
2013 TAASA Legislative AgendaTexas’ 83rd Legislative Session has begun. Click above to read TAASA’s 2013 agenda.
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TCFV and TAASA invite you to our joint Capitol Day on February 15th! Constituents, allies, advocates, friends, activists, women, men, and some kids from all over Texas will join us in (more…)
Breaking News Alert: VAWA Reintroduced Yesterday- Take Action Today by Contacting Your Senators!Yesterday, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Michael Crapo (R-ID) introduced S. 47, a strong, bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)! This bill closely mirrors the bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Leahy and Crapo last Congress and would improve VAWA programs and strengthen protections for all victims of violence (see description of legislation below).
In order to continue our incredible momentum from last Congress, we need (more…)
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