Category: WOAR History

1983

WOAR’s Task Force on the “Sex Offender,” comprised of members of WOAR and representatives from … Read more

1982

A bill was signed into law guaranteeing confidentiality in communications between rape crisis counselors and … Read more

1981

WOAR developed a rape prevention training program which since then has been presented to employees … Read more

1980

WOAR began its Child Sexual Abuse Program; it offered specialized direct services to children who … Read more

1979

WOAR conducts outreach and education program for adolescents; annual supporting membership drive is instituted.

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