Presented by RALIANCE: Sandra Henriquez, Yolanda Edrington, and Tori VandeLindeRALIANCE Summary: In the five years since the #MeToo hashtag went viral, the movement has seen well-meaning people, organizations, and local governments get more involved in preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. But what happens when those well-meaning actions are not well informed, resulting in practices […]
Presented by RALIANCE: Gretchen Carlson, Julia Duncan, and Monica Johnson-HostlerRALIANCE Summary: In April, the United States Congress passed legislation prohibiting forced arbitration in federal contracts thanks to the passionate efforts of many survivor activists including leadership from Gretchen Carlson. This panel discussion will provide an overview of the new law, an overview of the journey […]
 ValorUS (formerly CALCASA) hosted the 2021 National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) as a virtual conference. The three-day conference provided advanced training opportunities for activists, advocates and other professionals working to prevent sexual violence, provide critical intervention services and support those who have experienced sexual violence. With the issue of sexual assault garnering more attention than […]
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) CEO