WCASA Annual Member Meeting 2011 - SASP presentation

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Annual Membership Meeting
2011

Looking Toward the Future


Highlights from Around
the State


APFV
Association for the Prevention of Family Violence


APFV

•Regional grant with UNIDOS
•2 Hispanic/Latina Support groups running in Walworth County
•attendance of 10 women per group….
•2 Healthy Relationships for girls groups
•a co-ed group for middle school boys and girls
•a non-offending caregiver group and an adult women’s group
•Increased our collaboration with CPS & CAC
•As of August, served 430 child and adolescent victims of SA and
136 adult victims


APFV

•The county Multi-jurisdictional Team (our version of a
SART/CCR) continues to enhance services to SA
victims
•Added new team addressing child/adolescent abuse,
protocol reviews and panel discussions with survivors
•Hosting 3rd annual child SA statewide conference in
December with speakers from around the Midwest


ASTOP
Assist Survivors Treatment Outreach Prevention


ASTOP
Equine Experiential Learning
ASTOP has been fortunate in securing grants to offer clients Equine Experiential
Learning. The goal is to increase their awareness of the highly instinctive nature of horses.
They learn how this instinctive nature becomes a mirror of their physical and emotional
state when they are in their presence. The lesson to be learned is that if they change
themselves, the horse responds differently. Horses are honest, which makes them
especially powerful messengers. In addition to communication skills and body awareness,
the sessions help them to recognize and understand the role of boundaries in any horse/
human relationship and how boundaries have an unspoken, energetic quality. Clients are
then able to take what they have learned throughout this day, see how it clearly reﬂects
what happens in their daily lives and then take small steps to make necessary changes. All
the work takes place on the ground.


ASTOP
Beacon House

Beacon House is a residential treatment program for women with addiction and
who are in recovery with 100% of them having experienced various forms of
trauma. Each quarter ASTOP’s Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
completes a series of three groups: Sexual Abuse 101, Protective Behaviors and
Healthy Relationships. There are regular referrals from Beacon to ASTOP either
prior to or following the group sessions. The facilitator of the group is trained in
both substance abuse and trauma which assists the clients in feeling safe to discuss
both issues and their connection to each other. It also helps the counselor to
understand the potential for relapse and appropriate intervention strategies.


ASTOP

ARC Day Treatment

ARC is an outpatient day treatment program for women with addiction. Each
quarter the CSAC does a series of groups including Sexual Abuse 101 and
Protective Behaviors. If additional subjects are requested they will be
accommodated depending on the needs of the group at that time. There are
regular referrals from ARC to ASTOP either prior to or following the group
sessions. The facilitator of the group is trained in both substance abuse and
trauma which assists the clients in feeling safe to discuss both issues and their
connection to each other. It also helps the counselor to understand the
potential for relapse and appropriate intervention strategies.


ASTOP

ARC Residential

ARC is a three month transitional living facility for women leaving the criminal
justice system. Each quarter the ASTOP Prevention Educator does a three
part series of groups including Sexual Abuse 101, Media Effects, and Human
Trafﬁcking/Prostitution. The groups are designed to provide the women with a
safe and supportive outlet to learn, discuss, and process key components of
sexual assault and the impact it has had on their lives. It also provides tools
necessary to make healthier lifestyle choices for themselves and their families.
In collaboration with the presentations, follow-up referrals with ASTOP
counselors are regularly scheduled.


ASTOP
Fond du Lac County Juvenile Detention

On a quarterly basis, the ASTOP Prevention Educator and Advocate provide a
three day program about Sexual Assault and related topics such as Sexual
Harassment, Healthy Relationships, Bullying, Technology Safety, Risky Behavior,
Drugs/Alcohol, and Party Safety to the incarcerated youth of Fond du Lac County.
The program is designed to build trust and provide a “safe” space where the
youth can openly discuss and process their personal experiences. Alternative
education techniques are utilized to keep the students engaged; including videos,
music videos, interactive and hands-on activities, PowerPoint’s, one-on-one and
group discussion, role-playing, scenarios, jury trials, physical activity, and pizza.
Follow-up support and referral are available, including ASTOP counseling services
offered within the detention facility.


ASTOP
Fond du Lac County Juvenile Intake

ASTOP collaborates extensively with youth while they are within the
criminal justice system. Every quarter ASTOP provides Sexual Assault 101
programming to the Girls Group and Boys Group of Juvenile Intake. The
Girls Group and Boys Group are for youth in transitional living who are no
longer incarcerated but need additional support during their probation. The
group discussion focuses on risky behavior, providing tools and resources
for healthier lifestyle choices. It also provides a safe outlet for the youth to
process their personal experiences and seek assistance. Referral to ASTOP
services is frequently facilitated through Juvenile Intake.


ASTOP
St. Agnes Hospital Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

ASTOP staff facilitates a weekly awareness/education group on the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
of St. Agnes Hospital. ASTOP staff also responds to requests made by psychiatrists and
psychologists to speak with individuals on the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. Many patients
disclose a history of sexual violence. Many of the disclosures were the ﬁrst time the victim had ever
told anyone what has happened to them and they were believed. There is active participation that
takes place and when discussing the consequences of sexual assault it’s like a “light bulb” moment to
the survivors. Often times they had never thought that the self-destructive behaviors they were
dealing with may have stemmed from the sexual assault that they had experienced as a child. By
facilitating the weekly group and responding to individual Inpatient Behavioral Health requests,
ASTOP has been able to provide education on sexual assault; have a discussion of myths
surrounding sexual assault; giving a survivor the forum to have a voice in telling their story;
information that it is never too late to receive help; and knowledge of ASTOP cost free services.


ASTOP

Blandine House

Blandine House is a residential half-way house for men recovering from addiction.
ASTOP’s Prevention Educator and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor co-facilitate
a group to provide information on sexual abuse and Protective Behaviors. Many of
the participants are receptive to the information and ASTOP has received referrals
from those that have disclosed sexual abuse to their counselor after the
presentations. One of the ASTOP facilitators of the group is trained in both
substance abuse and trauma which assists the clients in feeling safe to discuss both
issues and their connection to each other. It also helps the counselor to
understand the potential for relapse and appropriate intervention strategies.


ASTOP

St. Agnes Hospital Domestic Violence Fast Track Group

The Fast Track Group is a men’s domestic violence perpetrator’s group.
ASTOP’s CSAC facilitates one session to discuss sexual abuse 101 with special
attention paid to the issue of consent. Several men have disclosed their own
sexual abuse as well as gaining a better understanding of their behaviors
toward others. This is usually a very lively discussion. Prevention education
using Protective Behaviors as it would relate to their children is also discussed.


ASTOP
Lakeland Care District

ASTOP’s Prevention Educator and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
facilitate a 7 week session for individuals with cognitive challenges. There are
8-10 participants along with 2-3 of their case managers to assist. Lessons
include: feeling safe versus unsafe; creating their network; sexual harassment;
sexual abuse; and healthy choices. Activities include collages, drawing, role
playing etc. This has been a very effective group and there often are referrals
for continued counseling by their staff.


ASTOP

Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Monarch-Strength Group
3 presentations quarterly; 1.5 to 3 hours per class
Sexual Abuse 101
Media Effects/Pornography
Prostitution/Human Trafﬁcking

Health Class
1 presentation every 6-8 weeks; 3 hours in length
Sexual Assault 101
Average 80-100% disclosure


ASTOP
ASTOP Groups
Women’s Trauma/Addiction Group
This is a group for women who have drug and/or alcohol addiction co-
existing with trauma from sexual abuse/assault. Topics include safety,
neurobiology of trauma, stress response, good coping skills, substance abuse/
trauma, reaching out for help, self-care/self regulation, healthy boundaries,
creating meaning, self-nurturing, healing from anger and body awareness.
Topics may be changed or added depending on the needs of the group
participants. The group runs for 10 weeks and utilizes the work of Lisa
Najavits and also Elizabeth Vermilyea.


ASTOP
ASTOP Groups
Healthy Sexuality Group
This group is a place for clients to receive open, non-judgmental
support. Topics include body awareness, staying grounded/present, and
healthy vs. unhealthy ideas about sexual and emotional intimacy. They
will also learn how to communicate needs, challenge old beliefs and
learn new ones as well as learn about their anatomy. This group runs for
10 weeks and utilizes various resources including those of Wendy Malts.


ASTOP
ASTOP Groups
Couples Group
This is a 3 week educational group to assist spouses and survivors in
understanding the effects of sexual abuse on relationships. Topics include
effect of sexual abuse, creating new communication skills, boundaries and
emotional and sexual intimacy. Couples will learn how to support each
other in this healing journey.


ASTOP
ASTOP Groups
Teen Group
The teen group is for teens who are clients at ASTOP. The group meets from 4:00 to
5:30 every other Thursday. Each meeting starts with a time for the girls to share their
thoughts and feelings about whatever is happening in their life. The group is a safe place
for them to talk without judgment, or to be free to not share if they aren’t ready.
It is an open group, which means that new members can begin at any time. I am grateful
that the girls enthusiastically welcome new members. Although most girls are afraid to
attend the ﬁrst time, they soon realize they are not alone in their struggles and open up
because the others understand what they are going through. The girls often bring poems
or songs they have written and want to read or sing to the group. They are also
encouraged to write their life stories and share them with the group.


ASTOP
ASTOP Groups
Parents and Affected Family Members Group
The purpose of the group is to meet the needs of parents and affected family members by
giving them a safe place where they can talk about their concerns for the child in their life who
was sexually abused. The group offers support, compassion, and friendship to help the
participant so they in turn can meet the needs of their loved ones.
Each person’s situation is different, and in some case the child is now an adult who was
sexually abused as a child but did not disclose until an adult. Whatever the situation, each
affected family member has feelings of hurt, fear, anger, guilt, shame, and betrayal, and it is very
healing to be in the presence of others who have been in similar situations, understand their
feelings, and are here to walk the healing path with them.
The group is open, which means that though not everyone is able to attend every meeting,
they are welcome to attend when they can come.

Forest Co. Potawatomi
•We purchased Step-Wise training Dolls for the Forest
County Sheriff Department.
•We had WCASA staff come and do a FABULOUS
training on Safe Use of Technology!
•We became a SASP!! (that’s a biggie)

Moon-Time Teaching
March 24, 2011 • 4 p.m.
FCP Cultural Center, Library, & Museum
Spaghetti Supper Provided
TRADITIONAL
TEACHING
TOPICS:
PRESENTERS:
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Mary Jane Thunder
Relationships with Lynn Johnson, MSW

Donna VanZile
Women’s Health
with Community
Health Nurse
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Each girl should be Ages 9+ are highly encouraged to attend; if you are interested
accompanied by their mother, and can benefit from this training, you are welcome to attend as well.
grandmother or auntie. For questions, call 715-478-7201.

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Gundersen Lutheran Sexual
Assault Services
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011:

•164 children and adolescents who were sexually abused
•104 recent adult sexual assaults
•166 adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
•164 non-offending family members or secondary victims
of sexual abuse/assault

Total of 598 clients which is the most people we have ever
served in our counties.

Gundersen Lutheran Sexual
Assault Services

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New Day Shelter SA
•SANE at local hospital and tribal clinic
•Creation of Teen Speak Out program in local high school
•Creation of SA-CCR for Ashland County
•Continued functional SART in Ashland County
•VINE system at both Ashland and Bayfield County Jail
•New website, Facebook and Twitter sites for New Day Shelter
•Development of referral system with Bayfield County DA's office


Pathﬁnders
In May 2011, Luci Staudacher, Hand in Hand (HIH) Program Manager,
received a letter from a parent of a former HIH client. Luci was deeply
involved in the therapeutic treatment of her daughter at Pathﬁnders. The
Program received permission to share this letter as it contains actual names.
The letter reads as follows:

May 1, 2011
Pathﬁnders
Dear Luci,
I just wanted to take a minute and thank
you and your staff for what you do. I
often think back on the circumstances
that brought us together. Without your
services, I wonder where Maija and I
would be if we didn’t get the counseling
we received from your agency. We are so
blessed. Thank you so very, very much. I
don’t think you could ever know the
gratitude families like us have for you.
What you did, and still do, saved our lives,

Voices of Courage Award for Courage).
When she gets things like this, I think
back on the path that was given to her.
That path of healing started with you.
Your program helped her navigate that
Pathfinders
path in a safe and healthy manner.

Maija is flying home to receive the award!
She can only stay home for the day
because of her obligations at school.
Look for us to visit, maybe, if she doesn’t
get a job at school.

Thanks again to you Luci, the HIH
program, and the counseling we received
from Pathfinders.

Gratefully yours,


Sexual Assault Crisis Center - Fox Cities


Groups held by the Sexual Assault Crisis Center-Fox Cities in 2011:


•Elementary Boys and Girls Group (6-8 year olds/co-ed group)


•Pre-Adolescent Girls Group (10-12 year olds)


•Pre-Adolescent Boys Group (10-12 year olds)


•Combined Elementary & Pre-Adolescent Boys Group (8-10 year olds)


•Adolescent Girls Groups (13-18 year olds)


•Adolescent Boys Group (13-18 year olds)


•My Choices, My Future (13-18 year old girls)


•SAFER Project (13-18 year old girls)


•Non-Offending Parents’ Group


•Women’s Group


•Women’s Group
•2 Women’s Aftercare Groups


Total number of groups held in 2011: 18

Total number of people who attended groups to-date in 2011: 98
[50 children and 48 adults]
(This is a 29% increase from 2010)

Total number of people who attended groups in 2010: 76
[34 children and 42 adults]


A2A – Awareness to Action Initiative
SACC was awarded a grant through Awareness to Action (A2A)
initiative – a program of the Children’s Service Society of
Wisconsin with funding provided by the Children’s Hospital and
Health System’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Fund and the
Wisconsin Children’s Trust Fund.
•one of two pilot sites in the state
•ﬁrst phase of the initiative
•focused on educating adults in youth-serving organizations
about protecting children from sexual abuse
Over the next year, SACC will offer three policy workshops to
train youth-serving organizations in policy


Safe Dates
SACC is now developing a new curriculum for high school seniors:
“SafeDates4Seniors”
• comprehensive program for high • sexual harassment
school seniors • “date rape” drugs
• educate seniors about dating abuse • assertive behavior
• emphasis on the deﬁnitions, risks and • how to help friends
prevention of sexual assault and • sexual assault and males
sexual abuse • getting help and when/how to report
• interactive exercises and role plays a sexual assault
• facts and statistics
• commonly held myths and
stereotypes, gender stereotypes
• understanding Power, Control and
Respect in dating relationships


Safe Dates
There will also be a separate companion piece to this
curriculum for parents.

Pilot program to launch in a local high school, Spring of 2012


Safe Harbor of Sheboygan
Increase in number of SA clients we have worked with:
•2010 = 129 (record year)
•2011 thru September = already at 182

2nd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
•$1,064 raised – almost twice the amount of the previous year

Number of presentations throughout the community
to raise awareness
•2011 thru September = 68


PEACE group – New Teen Support Group
•Ribbons on trees for April – Sexual Assault & Child Abuse
Prevention Month
•Teens created wristbands for Mental Health Awareness
Month – “Can anybody hear me?” with phone number for
PEACE group & distributed to every school in the county
as well as the inpatient mental health hospital for
distribution to teens as they were released
•Went on summer retreat at Blue Lotus for a day of fun
and bonding


PEACE group – New Teen Support Group
•Walked in the July 4th parade for awareness
•Helped serve lunch to summer school kids at the school
our shelter clients attend
•Sponsored by Blue Harbor for the “Fat man in a little boat”
race at Harbor Fest
•Petitioned their home school to show “Bullied” a movie
about a Wisconsin native who was bullied in high school
•Working on self-esteem day for teens with access to
Zumba, Yoga, and self-defense class


Outreach
• Courthouse ﬂags – 1 ﬂag for each Sexual Assault case referred to the
Sheboygan County Courthouse in 2010 (104)

SART
• Protocol to call advocate to Hospital for a SANE exam fully on board,
newly approved protocol signed by ALL area law enforcement agencies
to have advocate at sexual assault interviews
• Team attended the 1st annual SART training (Law Enforcement,
Advocate, SANE, Prosecutor, Probation & Parole, and Victim Witness
from our core team)
• Team is beginning to utilize case review to strengthen our response to
sexual assaults as a unit


Safe Haven
April 2011:
•2nd annual Take back the Night rally and march
•Dance Back the Night – to raise money and
awareness for SART and SANE programs
•belly dancers
•local performers
•Native American dancers and drummers


Safe Haven
•4th annual Crop to STOP violence fundraiser
•local scrap-bookers and card makers
•games, projects, rafﬂes and lunch

•SART team – developed protocols and working on
implementation

•Expanded SANE program – from 3 to 5 active
nurses

Sexual Assault Services of LSS

Five women from Racine County attended
the WCASA/WCADV Legislative Advocacy Day
• talked with six different legislators or their staff

Sexual Assault Services of LSS
8th Annual Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 14th
•two speakers
•survivor speak-out
•Stars of Courage display & 2nd annual Star of Courage and
Star of Hope Awards
•march
•clothesline project
•refreshments, music
•candles lit in recognition of survivors

•Displays at ﬁve countywide libraries
•Provided high school students with information on services
and bystander intervention during lunch hours


The Women’s Community
Our dream of a new facility began three years ago
and it is ﬁnally here!
•Broke ground on August 23, 2011; construction
underway
•Scheduled to move in March 2012


Staff Longevity !!
On Call Response Volunteers:
• Mary Pagel ~ 8 years of service
• Nancy Stencil ~ 8 years of service
• Sheila Rovang ~ 8 years of service
• Terri Fischer ~ 6 years of service
Staff:
• Judy Brodjeski, Adult in Later Life Specialist, 18 years of service
• Jane Graham Jennings ~ Executive Director, 15 years of service
• Jessica Lind, SAVS Program Coordinator, 15 years of service
• Mao Khang, Southeast Asian Program Coordinator, 10 years of service
• Amy Ostrem, SAVS Client Advocate, 5 years of service
• Ligia Pineda, Hispanic Outreach Advocate, 5 years of service


Each year The Women's Community awards community members
for Outstanding Achievement in Supporting Sexual Assault Victims.
2011 Awardees:
Mike Williams ~ Fields Correction Supervisor of Wausau,
Department of Corrections
Dr. Carolyn Nash ~ Director of Pediatric Abuse and Neglect Clinic
at Marshﬁeld Clinic, Wausau Center


Take Back the Night was held at University Wisconsin
Marathon County (UWMC) Campus for the ﬁrst time in years
during April. The event is scheduled to be an ongoing tradition
at UWMC each year.


Taking Steps Against Violence Annual Run/Walk
takes place each year wrapping up April events to create
awareness in the community and serves as a fundraiser.


Staff Fun and Debrieﬁng
Each year our agency participates in both community events,
such as the United Way Parade as well as staff retreats, and
agency events. Some of the staff don't let an opportunity go
by where dressing up is part of the fun!

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