Empowering Victims & Survivors
Katana Abbott of Smart Women’s Empowerment interviews Bobette Schrandt, LACASA President & CEO, for National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
Teens Launch ‘Reach Out’ Campaign
Our Teen Advisory Council launches a new campaign this month to raise awareness about sexual assault.
LACASA Named Purple Ribbon Award Honoree
LACASA Center has been named a national Purple Ribbon Award Honoree in the category of Outstanding Awareness Campaign by Theresa’s Fund and DomesticShelters.org.
Huegli Award Announcement
LACASA Awarded for Program Excellence ~ We are pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has selected LACASA Center as the recipient of the 2021 Richard F. Huegli Award for Program Excellence.
Children’s Advocacy Center
We are pleased to announce that LACASA Center has earned national certification as a Children’s Advocacy Center from the National Children’s Alliance (NCA).
LACASA Center Completes Advocacy Training Program
LACASA Center recently completed an 18-month training program designed to strengthen how advocacy agencies engage with survivors, address institutional responses to violence against women, and involve the community in ending violence.
LACASA Center Earns Autism Alliance Seal of Approval
The Autism Alliance of Michigan has presented LACASA Center of Livingston County with an Alliance Seal of Approval. LACASA is the first interpersonal violence agency in the state to receive the AAoM seal.
Community mourns loss of advocate for victims of domestic violence
Lucy Diebolt, a longtime LACASA volunteer, has to be one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. While she triumphed in her struggle over domestic violence, Lucy lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Our First Canine Advocate, Penny
Our Canine Advocate, Penny, served as a source of support for child abuse victims during court proceedings and while in counseling sessions.
Why Children Don’t Tell
Sandusky case sheds light on complexities of sexual abuse...