Category Archives: News

SAAM Calendar of Events 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by BenF

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OSHA’s New Workplace Violence Website

Posted on February 1, 2012 by BenF

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administrations [OSHA], has new webpages devoted to Workplace Violence. This Workplace Violence website provides information on the extent of violence in the workplace, assessing the hazards in different settings and developing … Continue reading →

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Employment Post

Posted on February 1, 2012 by BenF

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. has two positions open currently.  Click on the image to download the PDF descriptions, and how to apply: Direct link: Nevada Urban Indians, Inc.

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Live Violence Free

Posted on February 1, 2012 by BenF

  PRESS RELEASE The South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center has changed their name to Live Violence Free.  The agency and Board of Directors have been discussing the name change for over three years. With the agency celebrating its 35th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Forensic Compliance: Where do we stand in 2012?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by BenF

Dear Ben, NCASV is sending this message on behalf of End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) & the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Just a reminder that EVAWI is teaming up with the IAFN to offer a webinar series … Continue reading →

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Rape Is Rape

Posted on January 7, 2012 by KariR

The FBI has issued a new definition of rape for the Uniform Crime Report! Rape Is Rape Out with the old:   : the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will In with the new:   : … Continue reading →

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Penn State & Herman Cain

Posted on December 30, 2011 by BenF

National Conversations from the Anti-Sexual Violence Experts & Advocates!  Greetings! As conversations heat up around Penn State and Herman Cain we want to give you a few opportunities to hear from voices within this movement.  How might we expect the … Continue reading →

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January 2012 is National Stalking Awareness Month

Posted on December 24, 2011 by BenF

For many people “stalking” is a word that is heard on television, movies, in popular song and in casual conversation. Although it may seem like a joke or a harmless show of devotion, it is not. Stalking is a crime … Continue reading →

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Sex-Trafficking Conference Makes News in Reno

Posted on December 16, 2011 by BenF

In September, our own Kari Ramos participated in a panel discussion on human sex-trafficking as part of a ”Freeze Project” sponsored by Women’s Federation for World Peace-Reno chapter, at the University of Nevada, Reno.   There are more details in the news … Continue reading →

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