Sexual Assault Center of Family Services

05/24/2021

Our Healing Through Art Group is open to survivors of s*xual violence, who are looking to practice their creative coping skills in a safe space. Pre-registration is required prior to June 15th. Space is limited, so if interested, please call our hotline: 920-436-8899.

Our Healing Through Art Group is open to survivors of s*xual violence, who are looking to practice their creative coping skills in a safe space. Pre-registration is required prior to June 15th. Space is limited, so if interested, please call our hotline: 920-436-8899.

05/20/2021

Changing the conversation around s*xual violence | Keith Edwards | TEDxPSU

Will you join us in changing the conversation?
If so, please share this video far and wide.

How can we be proactive in ending s*xual violence? Prevention means understanding who perpetrates s*xual violence and how we can reach them; unlearning how w...

05/19/2021

How Your Body Remembers Trauma

"Some symptoms of trauma, such as anxiety, nightmares, insomnia and/or depression, can show up immediately. But if not properly treated, a traumatic experience can put you at risk for chronic physical diseases as well."

We are here to help you navigate your treatment options regardless of where you are in your healing process. Feel free to call our 24/7 confidential hotline to speak to a trained advocate.

Trauma can have damaging long-term effects, even on your physical health. Arm yourself with the science behind the sensations and therapies that can kickstart healing.

05/18/2021

You have the power to make a difference in the life of a survivor. The Sexual Assault Center is seeking a Bilingual Advocate to provide outreach, training to the Hispanic community, and to those community professionals/agencies who work with the Hispanic community as well as provide direct advocacy to victims of s*xual violence. The Bilingual Advocate I will work collaboratively with key agencies that provide services to the Hispanic community ensuring that appropriate services are available to meet the needs of the s*xual assault victims and their families and friends.

Qualified candidates will be fluent in Spanish with an extensive cultural knowledge. This position requires the minimum of an Associate's degree and 0-3 years of experience working with s*xual assault survivors or similar experience are required for this position. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position.

05/18/2021

You have the power to make a difference in the life of a survivor. The Sexual Assault Center is looking for volunteers to help answer the hotline and meet with victims who come forward to report abuse. The Sexual Assault Center would not be able to provide 24/7 support without the help of volunteers on nights and weekends. There is no experience necessary to become a volunteer. All volunteers are required to complete 25 hours of self-paced training prior to signing up for on-call shifts.

05/17/2021

We value our community partners at Disability Rights Wisconsin for their dedication to raising awareness about this important topic. Click below to read more.

In January of 2018, NPR released an investigative series called “Abuse and Betrayed”. It was reported that people with intellectual disabilities are s*xually assaulted at seven times the rate of people without disabilities. It's a crime that often goes unrecognized and unpunished.

C.W.: s*xual assault and abuse.

Listen to the series here: https://www.npr.org/series/575502633/abused-and-betrayed

[Image Description: Black and white image with text that states: "49% of people with intellectual disabilities will experience 10 or more s*xual assaults over their lifetime. Stop the "Hidden Epidemic" of s*xual violence against people with cognitive disabilities. There is help." End I.D.]

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and has a disability, there is HELP.

▸ Disability Rights Wisconsin Victim Advocacy Program: https://disabilityrightswi.org/program/victim-advocacy-program/
▸ Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault to locate your local service provider: https://www.wcasa.org/survivors/service-providers/
▸ End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin to locate your local service provider: https://www.endabusewi.org/get-help/

If you are in immediate danger, if it is safe, please contact 911. #SAAM

05/14/2021

Spoken Word "Being a Hmong American"

Today is Hmong American Day!
Peb sawv nrog neeg Asia! (We stand in solidarity with the Southeast Asian Community!)

Click below for an inside look into the struggles of growing up Hmong American, torn between staying true to the Hmong culture, while conforming to life in America.

05/12/2021

Hmong Story 40: Documentary on Galen Beery

"Hmong American history is a long and very uncomfortable history; the plight of the Hmong shows how much people were resistant to oppression.”

Learn more about Hmong history by listening to first hand accounts of Galen Beery, an American volunteer, who risked his life to photograph the resilience of Hmong Americans.

Producer: Charlie Z Vang. The year 2015 will mark 40 years of Hmong migration from Laos and Thailand to the United States of America. To commemorate this sp...

05/11/2021

Wisconsin Life | Bridging a Culture | Season 1 | Episode 7

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This week we aim to highlight Hmong American history, as it showcases resiliency and survivorship.

Click below to learn more from Katie Thao, a leader in Wisconsin’s Hmong Community. She talks about her childhood escaping from Laos, her work as an advocate for students in Green Bay, and the importance of honoring cultural traditions.

Learn about Katie Thao and how her upbringing affects the lives of Hmong students today.

05/10/2021

Wisconsin Life | Who are the Hmong? Virtual Tour | Season 1 | Episode 7

We celebrate Hmong History, this week, in honor of Asian Heritage Month. Hmong survivors deserve allies that understand their history and culture.

The earliest written accounts show that the Hmong people, who is a sub-group of the Miao Chinese ethnic group, lived in the mountain regions of China dating back to 2700 B.C. They moved south into Vietnam, Laos and Thailand because of political unrest during the Han Dynasty Empire. It’s been about 45 years since the Hmong people have immigrated to the U.S. after what is later known as the Secret War, parallel to what Americans know as the Vietnam War. In the late 70’s, the Hmong people fled the Laos government for cooperating or perceived cooperation with the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency in northern Laos during the Vietnam War. Many Hmong families settled all over the United States. There are currently 309,564 Hmong people living in the United States from 260,073, which was gathered data back in 2010. About 2,800 people identify as being Hmong living in Green Bay today.

Take a virtual tour of Who are the Hmong, an exhibit at the Nevell Public Museum.

05/05/2021

Will you join us TODAY?

To attend the meeting via phone, call: 1-888-788-0099 and enter Webinar ID # 985 7778 8046. For other accessibility options, please call Chris McKinny, in advance of the meeting, at 608 224 9207.

#mmiw #mmiwg #mmiwawareness

Will you join us TODAY?

To attend the meeting via phone, call: 1-888-788-0099 and enter Webinar ID # 985 7778 8046. For other accessibility options, please call Chris McKinny, in advance of the meeting, at 608 224 9207.

#mmiw #mmiwg #mmiwawareness

05/03/2021

Timeline Photos

05/03/2021

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is very well-known for in the Veteran population. However, 30% of all PTSD cases are caused by s*xual violence.

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is very well-known for in the Veteran population. However, 30% of all PTSD cases are caused by s*xual violence.

05/02/2021

Get Involved | Family Services

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to an end, you might be wondering how you can continue to support survivors. By becoming a volunteer advocate you can do just that, so follow the link to get started. http://ow.ly/j5EO50Efsz0

By donating time or money to our cause, you allow us to provide hope for children, families and individuals throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

05/02/2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Victims of s*xual assault can have both short-term and long-term effects on their mental health. Many survivors experience flashbacks of the event, and are at an increased risk of depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Victims of s*xual assault can have both short-term and long-term effects on their mental health. Many survivors experience flashbacks of the event, and are at an increased risk of depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety.

04/29/2021

We want to give a special thank you to the coffee shops in our communities who participated in raising awareness for s*xual violence and support victims in the community. This SAAM we partnered with Voyageurs Sourdough in Green Bay, KICK COFFEE in Sturgeon Bay, Zinger Coffee & Tea in Marinette, and Corki's Cup of Joy in Oconto.

04/28/2021

We take this month as a unique opportunity to highlight the prevalence of s*xual assault and abuse, especially of minors. We hope through our awareness campaign that people know they are not alone and help is available.

We take this month as a unique opportunity to highlight the prevalence of s*xual assault and abuse, especially of minors. We hope through our awareness campaign that people know they are not alone and help is available.

04/28/2021

Remember to wear your denim today!
Denim Day started in 1992 in Italy when a girl was s*xually assaulted by her driving instructor. She reported the r**e and he was convicted. Years later he appealed to the court and he was released. The court's reasoning was since she was wearing tight skinny jeans she consented.
Powerful Parliament women protested the verdict by wearing jeans outside of the Supreme Court. This spread all over the world and now annually on April 28th we all celebrate Denim Day to combat the myth of women's clothes as consent.

Remember to wear your denim today!
Denim Day started in 1992 in Italy when a girl was s*xually assaulted by her driving instructor. She reported the r**e and he was convicted. Years later he appealed to the court and he was released. The court's reasoning was since she was wearing tight skinny jeans she consented.
Powerful Parliament women protested the verdict by wearing jeans outside of the Supreme Court. This spread all over the world and now annually on April 28th we all celebrate Denim Day to combat the myth of women's clothes as consent.

04/27/2021

History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

"Wide social activism around the issue of s*xual assault continued into the 1970s, bringing with it support for survivors and heightened awareness. The first r**e crisis center was founded in San Francisco in 1971, the same city where the first U.S. Take Back the Night event was held seven years later. "

April 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — but did you know we can trace its history even longer?

04/25/2021

The Sexual Assault Epidemic No One Talks About

People with intellectual disabilities are s*xually assaulted at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities. It's one of the highest rates of s*xual assault of any group in America, and it's hardly talked about at all.

People with intellectual disabilities are the victims of s*xual assault at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities. But this epidemic receives little attention.

04/24/2021

MSN Ireland | Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Hotmail & Outlook email

We have received a few inquiries about the following story which has been circulating in social media and some news outlets recently in regards to April 24th: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-disturbing-april-24-tiktok-trend-explained-e2-80-94and-how-to-report-videos/ar-BB1fMdVr?ocid=BingNewsSearch As indicated, the article contains information about how to report videos on Tik Tok which you can share with survivors/folks who encounter this info on Tik Tok.

While we are not aware of this spreading to other social media platforms at this point, I am including info about how to report content on Facebook and Twitter as well:
https://www.facebook.com/help/1380418588640631
https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-report-violation

Today's headlines from across the top Irish papers. Weather, live sport scores, and what's new in entertainment, business, cars, technology, property, and style.

04/21/2021

Golden House and the Sexual Assault Center host a support group for St. Norbert students every Thursday starting at 2 pm. If you're a student stop by the Alumni House to meet with us.

Golden House and the Sexual Assault Center host a support group for St. Norbert students every Thursday starting at 2 pm. If you're a student stop by the Alumni House to meet with us.

04/20/2021

Webinar: Our Story, Our Truth: Women of Color Sexual Assault Survivorship

"Sexual assault against Women of Color has historically been an attack not only against their identities as women but their racial identity as well."

A webinar with Teresa M. Stafford (Cleveland R**e Crisis Center).Sexual assault against Women of Color has historically been an attack not only against their...

04/19/2021

How NOT to react to hearing someone's experience with s*xual assault is important. Be conscious of your reaction when listening .

How NOT to react to hearing someone's experience with s*xual assault is important. Be conscious of your reaction when listening .

04/17/2021

Start at Home: Modeling Healthy Behaviors Keeps Kids Safe

"The more we understand how we can decrease a child’s safety through our own “subconscious” behaviors, and then practice and model safe behaviors that demonstrate privacy and healthier boundaries, the easier it becomes."

https://medium.com/s*xual-assault-awareness-month-2020/start-at-home-modeling-healthy-behaviors-keeps-kids-safe-f454b929a2a0

Calling out potentially problematic behaviors helps keep kids safe and teaches them about healthy boundaries.

04/16/2021

Timeline Photos

04/15/2021

A message of strength to survivors: " Your voice has power!"

A message of strength to survivors: " Your voice has power!"

04/14/2021

GB Police Commander talks impact of Chauvin trial, crossing guard needs in latest Community Update

If you happen to notice a teal ribbon on squad cars in your area it's to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Teal is the color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the ribbons signify the relationship between the Sexual Assault Center and law enforcement in the response and protection of survivors.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Police Commander Kevin Warych joined Local 5 to discuss wide-ranging topics from Sexual Assault Awareness Month to the need for crossing guards. With the ca…

04/12/2021

Join St. Norbert's College as they "Take Back the Knight" for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The walk will be held on April 13th from 8pm-9pm, and advocates from the Sexual Assault Center will available to speak with students who are looking for additional support.

Join St. Norbert's College as they "Take Back the Knight" for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The walk will be held on April 13th from 8pm-9pm, and advocates from the Sexual Assault Center will available to speak with students who are looking for additional support.

04/10/2021

Healing from Sexual Violence: How Friends and Family Can Help

"Every 73 seconds, someone is s*xually assaulted in the U.S., which means it’s likely that you or someone you know has experienced s*xual violence."

https://medium.com/s*xual-assault-awareness-month-2020/healing-from-s*xual-violence-how-friends-and-family-can-help-a4e96b1dfa60

For many survivors, the reaction of the first person they disclose to has a huge effect on their healing process.

04/09/2021

Timeline Photos

04/08/2021

Allegany County Arts Council

The digital exhibition features images of outfits based on student-survivor descriptions of the clothes they were wearing during their s*xual assault, along with sound files containing the stories of each survivor. This may be triggering to some people, but does negate the misconception that the outfit you're wearing contributes to s*xual violence.

Cultivating the arts to enrich the quality of life in our community.