Positions at Rappannock Council Against Sexual Assault

The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault is seeking licensed therapists, case managers, and crisis responders to work with survivors of sexual assault/abuse and other traumatic crimes.

Licensed Therapist Positions:
Required: Licensed in Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Preferred: Board Certification in Art Therapy or other expressive therapy field, two years of experience, Experience in Expressive Therapy, CBT, CPT, ITR

These positions are part-time contract with the potential for more hours.

Case Manager Position:
Required: BA or BS in a Human Serivces Field, 2 years experience in working within a mental health field, truama victims, case management services
Preferred: MA in a Human Services field, bi-lingual in spanish-english, 2 years experience with victims of sexually violent crimes, sexual abuse, crisis response, advocacy
This position is full-time with benefits

Please email resume or requests for information to: Beth Parker, Director of Victims Services - counseling@rcasa.org 540-371-5502 or fax: 540-371-9803

Crisis Response Staff:
Preferred: BA or BS in Human Services Field, experience in crisis/hotline work, experience in working with trauma victims, data tracking and input,
other duties: data tracking, medical accompaniment, office duties

Please email resume or requests for information to: Janet Ison, Crisis Services Coordinator - janet@rcasa.org 540-371-5502 or fax: 540-371-9803

2nd Annual Poker Run to support sexual assault survivors

Annual Poker Run Fundraiser www.rcasa.org events
DATE: Saturday June 6, 2009

Check-in: 10:00AM – 4:00PM (last out 11:00AM)

Start: Dougherty’s Tavern

(Rt 1-2055 Jefferson Davis Hwy)

Finish: Mainstreet Bar & Grill (Rt 610)



$20 Per Person - Rider or

$10 Per Person - Passenger



50/50 raffle, high/low hand prizes -

donated from Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival, Dougherty's Tavern, Amy's, Tim's II, Firkin & Bulldog, Applebees



Contact Nicole Oxley 703-615-2105 or president@rcasa.org

The Art of Surviving Sexual Assault

The Art of Surviving exhibit will be displayed at The Fredericksburg Anthenaeum, 109 Amelia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 371-6771. The Art of Surviving is an exhibit of artwork and poetry created by survivors of sexual violence across Virginia. The art and poetry provide survivors, many of whom have felt silenced in their victimization, a voice with which to discuss sexual victimization and healing and to speak out about the realities of sexual violence and survivorship through artistic expression. The artists and poets who contributed their work to The Art of Surviving exhibit range in age from 19 to 75. They are college students, great-grandparents, military veterans, activists, artists, therapists, crisis center staff and volunteers, and self-defense instructors. Some of the artists created their art shortly after they were assaulted; some created it over 40 years later. A few created their artwork and poetry while staying in a domestic violence shelter or participating in a sexual assault support group. A few are professional artists. Many created their artwork on their own. The Art of Surviving is being brought to Fredericksburg by The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault - www.rcasa.org. It will be located at the Fredericksburg Anthenaeum. The opening reception is April 3rd from 6pm – 8 pm. The show will run through May 29th. A project of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, the exhibit has been on tour throughout Virginia since it debuted in April 2007. The exhibit is comprised of approximately 40 pieces of artwork and 15 poems, each with a written narrative submitted by the artist/poet that describes how her/his piece relates to surviving sexual violence. The Art of Surviving seeks to raise public awareness about the prevalence and scope of sexual violence, its impact on individuals, families, and communities, and the process of moving from victim of sexual violence to survivor. For more information about the exhibit details, please contact staff at RCASA at 540-371-6771. To find out more about The Art of Surviving project, as well as how to submit artwork and poetry to the exhibit, visit www.vsdvalliance.org.

Jobs in Richmond/Henrico VA -

Child & Family DV Advocate/Clinician - Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor is seeking a part-time domestic violence advocate/clinician
(10-15 hours per week, primarily afternoon/evening hours) to provide age-and
clinically- appropriate individual counseling to children (ages 2-18) who
have experienced domestic violence. Clinical and case management experience
with children and families required. Working knowledge of domestic violence
dynamics and experience and/or strong interest in creative interventions
(play and art therapy) preferred. Masters degree strongly preferred.
Clinical supervision towards licensure available. Closing Date: 5/17/08.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to: Director of Children's
Services

Safe Harbor
Email: kim@safeharborshelter.com
Fax: 804.249.9472

Adult DV Advocate/Clinician - Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor is seeking a part-time domestic violence advocate/clinician
(10-15 hours per week, primarily afternoon/evening hours) to provide
individual counseling to adults who have experienced domestic violence.
Clinical and case management experience required. Working knowledge of
domestic violence dynamics preferred. Masters degree strongly preferred.
Clinical supervision towards licensure available. Closing Date: 5/17/08.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to: Director of Client Services

Safe Harbor
Email: kristina@safeharborshelter.com
Fax: 804.249.9472

Kim L. Flournoy, MSW
Director of Children's Services
Safe Harbor
P.O. Box 17996
Richmond VA 23226
T: 804.287.7871
F: 804-249-9472
Voicemail: 804.249.0407 x 20
24-hour Hotline: 804.287.7877
kim@safeharborshelter.com

Trauma and Recovery

Reading "Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence-from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror" by Judith Herman.
It looks interesting, I hope it lives up to that. Has anyone read it?

Women's Center Renews Grant to Decrease Violence

Women’s Center Renews Grant to Decrease Violence
March 18, 2008
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times

This month, Virginia Tech has received the coveted Violence Against Women Act grant through a new piece of legislation, which will cover the Women's Center from 2007 to 2010.
The Violence Against Women Act, passed in 1994, has provided over $4 billion to help decrease the amount of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault in the country.
"The VAWA grant is a piece of federal legislation, and it is specifically for college and university campuses across the country," said Jennifer Underwood, the victim services outreach coordinator at Tech's Women's Center.
At just under $300,000, the grant will offer a great deal of support for Tech's Women's Center as well as the Tech Police Department and the Office of Judicial Affairs. Underwood said that the grant aims to reduce violence through education and to add a full time staff member in the Women's Center and the Office of Judicial Affairs who works to "educate and to encourage students to report any assault or abuse." Part of the money will also be used to help staff the police department.
"It's a seamless exchange of resources for students," said Meghan Weyrens Kuhn, judicial coordinator.
Kuhn said an increased number of students are reporting sexual assault on campus, and through additional education and raised awareness, more students will come forward.
"We have a great foundation and hopefully we will keep building on it and put an end to violence," Kuhn said.
Since first receiving the award in 2001, the Women's Center and the Office of Judicial Affairs have reapplied for the grant every two years and have been successful.
"This cycle of the grant covers three years, from 2007 to 2010, and we have added the Tech Police Department as a third partner," Underwood said.
"It's important to keep funding up for education and prevention," said Susan Shome, professor of women's studies. "And there are other events taking place on campus like Take Back the Night and the Clothesline Project that will help raise awareness for what's going on around this campus."

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