News 2018:
Become an Event Sponsor
Help Support Victims & Survivors by sponsoring one or more of LACASA Center’s signature events.
Giving | More than a Shelter
Michigan’s only comprehensive center for all victims of abuse is located right here in our community. While you may think of LACASA as a place that shelters and protects victims of domestic violence, this independent, locally-based nonprofit is far more than a shelter.
Body Safety Training Program
This child sexual abuse risk reduction program is offered to first grade students in Livingston County.
Call-to-Action Conference
This professional development opportunity for those who work with children, youth and families in Livingston County addresses a new prevention-related topic each year.
Period of PURPLE Crying
Trauma prevention for babies – This evidence-based program educates on why your baby cries so much, safe ways to cope with frustration about crying and the dangers of shaking a baby.
Sleeping. Crying. Driving.
Keeping infants safe – Sleeping. Crying. Driving. is a one-hour, self-paced, and free online class that includes information on the guidelines of safe sleep, why babies cry, how to safely cope when you are frustrated, and the guidelines for correct car seat use.
Press Releases
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Staff Insights:
News 2017:
Become an Event Sponsor
Help Support Victims & Survivors by sponsoring one or more of LACASA Center’s signature events.
Giving | More than a Shelter
Michigan’s only comprehensive center for all victims of abuse is located right here in our community. While you may think of LACASA as a place that shelters and protects victims of domestic violence, this independent, locally-based nonprofit is far more than a shelter.
Body Safety Training Program
This child sexual abuse risk reduction program is offered to first grade students in Livingston County.
Call-to-Action Conference
This professional development opportunity for those who work with children, youth and families in Livingston County addresses a new prevention-related topic each year.
Period of PURPLE Crying
Trauma prevention for babies – This evidence-based program educates on why your baby cries so much, safe ways to cope with frustration about crying and the dangers of shaking a baby.
Sleeping. Crying. Driving.
Keeping infants safe – Sleeping. Crying. Driving. is a one-hour, self-paced, and free online class that includes information on the guidelines of safe sleep, why babies cry, how to safely cope when you are frustrated, and the guidelines for correct car seat use.
Fast Facts:
44% of victims are under age 18
80% are under age 30
2/3 of assaults are committed by someone the victim knows
60% of sexual assaults are not reported to police
15 of 16 rapists will never spend a day in jail
57% of rapes happen on a date
