Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Awareness Month/ Turn Our Town Teal Kick Off
2022-04-01 | Downtown Springfield
This April, Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA) will engage with the broader central Illinois community as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, PCASA will bring the theme of “Be The Change” to life by engaging different sectors of the public to help us raise awareness of sexual violence.

On April 1, PCASA staff and volunteers will decorate downtown Springfield with teal ribbons and signs to help raise awareness. Banners will also be on display at BUNN on Stevenson Drive and Green Hyundai West at Iles and Veterans Parkway. The color teal was designated the official color of SAAM in 2000 as the color is associated with trust, devotion, and healing.
Local law enforcement will be displaying teal ribbons on their cruisers through out the month of April. Participating agencies include: Auburn, Chatham, Jacksonville, Pawnee, Riverton, Rochester, Sherman, Springfield, and Williamsville.
Local coffee shops will feature Sexual Assault Awareness Month #BeTheChange stickers on their coffee sleeves or bags. Shops taking part include: Café Moxo and Grab-A-Java (both locations) in Springfield, Scoop Du Jour in Chatham, and Elm City Roastery and SafeCo Donuts in Jacksonville.

For a complete list of contributing businesses and organizations, visit the PCASA website at prairiecasa.org
This year’s theme of “Be The Change” is based on the idea that everyone can play a role in preventing sexual violence. These are some ways we can all do to help make our communities safer:

Speak out when you hear or see disrespectful behavior
Promote and model healthy relationships and boundaries
Acknowledge that anyone can be a victim of sexual violence regardless, of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation
And always believe and support survivors

Safe Dates Training at South Fork High School
2022-03-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-03-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-03-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | South Fork High School, 612 Dial St, Kincaid, IL, 62540, United States
Safe Dates is a school-based prevention program for middle and high school students designed to stop or prevent the initiation of dating violence victimization and perpetration, including the psychological, physical, and sexual abuse that may occur between youths involved in a dating relationship. The program goals are to change adolescent norms on dating violence and gender-roles, improve conflict resolution skills for dating relationships, promote victims’ and perpetrators’ beliefs in the need for help and awareness of community resources for dating violence, encourage help-seeking by victims and perpetrators, and develop peer help-giving skills. PCASA preventionists will provide the curriculum to students at South Fork High School during health class

Safe Dates training at Southfork High School
2022-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 | South Fork High School, 612 Dial St, Kincaid, IL, 62540, United States
Safe Dates is a school-based prevention program for middle and high school students designed to stop or prevent the initiation of dating violence victimization and perpetration, including the psychological, physical, and sexual abuse that may occur between youths involved in a dating relationship. The program goals are to change adolescent norms on dating violence and gender-roles, improve conflict resolution skills for dating relationships, promote victims’ and perpetrators’ beliefs in the need for help and awareness of community resources for dating violence, encourage help-seeking by victims and perpetrators, and develop peer help-giving skills. PCASA preventionists will provide the curriculum to students at Southfork High School during health class

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Springfield Urban League
2022-03-15 | Springfield Urban League- Workforce Department, 512 S 11th Street, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
Members of the Springfield Urban League Workforce Department will attend the State Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training provided by PCASA. This training meets all of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) standards providing:

an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the IHRA;
examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment;
a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and
a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment.

PCASA will also provide a certificate of completion for attending employees, which you will need to have for your HR files.

Safe Dates Training At Glenwood High School
2022-03-08 00:00 - 2022-03-19 23:59 | Glewood High School, 1501 Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL, 62629, United States
Safe Dates is a school-based prevention program for middle and high school students designed to stop or prevent the initiation of dating violence victimization and perpetration, including the psychological, physical, and sexual abuse that may occur between youths involved in a dating relationship. The program goals are to change adolescent norms on dating violence and gender-roles, improve conflict resolution skills for dating relationships, promote victims’ and perpetrators’ beliefs in the need for help and awareness of community resources for dating violence, encourage help-seeking by victims and perpetrators, and develop peer help-giving skills.
PCASA preventionists will provide the 10 session curriculum to students at Glenwood High School during health class

Safe Dates Training at Taylorville High School
2022-03-04, 2022-03-03 | Taylorville High School, 815 Springfield Rd, Taylorville, IL, 62568, United States

Professional Training for Williamsville-Sherman CUSD #15 School District
2022-02-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Williamsville-Sherman CUSD #15, 800 S. Walnut St, Williamsville, IL, 62693, United States
Members of the PCASA staff will be presenting information on recognizing the signs of childhood sexual abuse to the staff of Williamsville-Sherman CUSD #15

Raise the Bar Stakeholder Meeting [Virtual]
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA) is excited to announce the launch of a new bystander intervention program specifically aimed at reducing sexual violence in central Illinois bars and night clubs, Raise the Bar.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes sexual violence is a serious public health threat stating more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. The CDC further recognizes alcohol use as a potential risk factor for sexual violence, and acknowledges that alcohol is the most commonly used substance in drug-facilitated sexual assault.

Raise the Bar will teach and empower bar and nightclub owners and staff to recognize problematic behavior and safely intervene to halt the situation. The two-hour workshops focus on positive messaging, bystander engagement, and changing social norms. This multi-faceted approach will help create long-term change by eliminating many myths surrounding sexual violence and ultimately creating safer communities. PCASA’s goal is to get five (5) area bars trained by this summer, and then continue the trainings with other local establishments each year.

PCASA is inviting community leaders and organizations to join us as stakeholders in Raise the Bar. Stakeholders are invited to be involved at the level they are most comfortable with and what their time allows. Levels of participation include (but are not limited to):

Providing an endorsement of the program
Helping PCASA identify potential venues interested in participating in the Raise the Bar
Help distribute Raise the Bar marketing materials to local establishments
Go through the Raise the Bar training to better understand how everyone can be allies in the prevention of sexual violence in central Illinois.
Become certified as a Raise the Bar trainer and help conduct workshops.

As a potential stakeholder, we invite you to attend one of two online meeting via Zoom. You may also email prevention@prairiecasa.org to find out more about Raise the Bar. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope you join us on the launch of this exciting new program.

Topic: Raise the Bar Stakeholder Meeting
Time: Jan 27, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Monthly Meeting of the 2022 Men's Steering Committee
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is the first meeting for the 2022 Men’s Steering Committee

Meeting 1: Introduction

What is PCASA, and what do we offer
What is primary prevention
Why do men need to part of primary prevention plans
Select a consistent day and time for future meetings

Any men interested in joining the Men’s Steering Committee should email prevention@prairiecasa.org

Raise The Bar Stakeholder Meeting [Virtual Meeting]
2022-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA) is excited to announce the launch of a new bystander intervention program specifically aimed at reducing sexual violence in central Illinois bars and night clubs, Raise the Bar. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes sexual violence is a serious public health threat stating more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. The CDC further recognizes alcohol use as a potential risk factor for sexual violence, and acknowledges that alcohol is the most commonly used substance in drug-facilitated sexual assault. Raise the Bar will teach and empower bar and nightclub owners and staff to recognize problematic behavior and safely intervene to halt the situation. The two-hour workshops focus on positive messaging, bystander engagement, and changing social norms. This multi-faceted approach will help create long-term change by eliminating many myths surrounding sexual violence and ultimately creating safer communities. PCASA’s goal is to get five (5) area bars trained by this summer, and then continue the trainings with other local establishments each year. PCASA is inviting community leaders and organizations to join us as stakeholders in Raise the Bar. Stakeholders are invited to be involved at the level they are most comfortable with and what their time allows. Levels of participation include (but are not limited to):

Providing an endorsement of the program
Helping PCASA identify potential venues interested in participating in the Raise the Bar
Help distribute Raise the Bar marketing materials to local establishments
Go through the Raise the Bar training to better understand how everyone can be allies in the prevention of sexual violence in central Illinois.
Become certified as a Raise the Bar trainer and help conduct workshops.

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Safe Dates at PORTA High Schools
2022-01-18 08:30 - 14:30 | PORTA School District #202, 17651 Bluejay Rd, Petersburg, IL, 62675, United States
Safe Dates is a school-based prevention program for middle and high school students designed to stop or prevent the initiation of dating violence victimization and perpetration, including the psychological, physical, and sexual abuse that may occur between youths involved in a dating relationship. The program goals are to change adolescent norms on dating violence and gender-roles, improve conflict resolution skills for dating relationships, promote victims’ and perpetrators’ beliefs in the need for help and awareness of community resources for dating violence, encourage help-seeking by victims and perpetrators, and develop peer help-giving skills. PCASA preventionists will provide the curriculum to students at PORTA High School during health class

Lincoln Land Community College Vendor Fair
2022-01-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
PCASA will have an info table at the LLCC Vendor Fair inside the Lincoln Commons

Safe Dates at PORTA High School
2022-01-10 08:30 - 2022-01-11 14:30 | PORTA School District #202, 17651 Bluejay Rd, Petersburg, IL, 62675, United States

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - O'Shea Builders
2021-12-15 15:00 - 16:00 | IL
Employees of O’Shea Builders , who have not attended a previous training session, should attend the State Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training provided by PCASA. This training meets all of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) standards providing:

an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the IHRA;
examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment;
a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and
a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment.

PCASA will also provide a certificate of completion for attending employees, which you will need to have for your HR files. This training will be provided online via call.lifesize. If you do not have a link. Please contact the HR department at O’Shea

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
2021-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Angelo’s Pizza, 404 W. Spresser St., Taylorville, IL, 62568, United States
All members of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce are invited to Angelo’s Pizza on Spressor Street for a FREE presentation of the State Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

This training meets all of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) standards providing:

an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the IHRA;
examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment;
a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and
a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment.

PCASA will also provide a certificate of completion for attending employees, which you will need to have for your HR files.

Space is limited to 80 attendees. Please reserve your seat today by calling our Springfield office at 217-744-2560.

2nd Annual ParTEE for PCASA Golf Outing
2021-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
The Second Annual ParTEE for PCASA is back at K’s Creek Golf Club in Jacksonville, IL

Cost is $60 per golfer and includes a golf cart (shared with your team) snacks, 18 holes of golf, breakfast, goody bag, lunch, prizes, a silent auction and more

Registration will open August 1.

All proceeds will benefit PCASA
