Past Events

On Monday, October 2nd at 10:00 am in the Douglas County Government Center Atrium, Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off with both a mayoral proclamation and a series of brief remarks by local professionals, such as Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, whose jobs give them unique, first-hand insight into how this serious issue impacts our entire community. Following the proclamation, we will be placing purple flags in the front lawn of the Courthouse. The public is encouraged to come participate…

Don’t miss your chance to participate in an enlightening exercise that will help you develop a new perspective on domestic violence. You can attend “Why Do They Stay?” for FREE at UW-Superior Wednesday, October 25th, starting at 5:30 pm. All community members are invited! Refreshments will be served. Featuring keynote speaker Scott Miller, and facilitated by CASDA and the Douglas County DV-CCR, “Why Do They Stay?” shares information interactively so that participants can personally feel and observe the steps and barriers…

CASDA and other members of the Douglas County Coordinated Community Response Team for Sexual Assault (SA-CCR) will be popping up around our community today to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Come meet other individuals committed to victim support, perpetrator accountability, and the eradication of sexual violence! "Pop-ups" include awareness giveaways, conversation and education. Find us during coffee hour, lunchtime, or happy hour at the following times and locations: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Big Apple Bagels, 1224 Belknap St., Superior…

Please join representatives of Break the Silence: Twin Ports in the WITC atrium for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month truth-telling event the evening of Wednesday, April 18th. Survivors of sexual assault are invited to publicly identify themselves as survivors and share their stories in a safe supportive environment. Allies are invited to attend in solidarity. To break the silence means to add your name to a larger story of sexual violence in our community, calling for change. All survivors who wish…

This year, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) celebrates its 17th anniversary with the theme "Embrace Your Voice."  Our community's annual "Speak Out Superior" event is proud to embrace this theme, encouraging survivors and allies to use their voices (through spoken word, artwork, poetry, or whatever form of expression feels like the best fit) to promote safety, respect and equality. Come to the WITC Conference Center Thursday, April 26th, from 5 to 8 p.m. to hear a multitude of voices and…