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Using research, education and advocacy, this statewide collaboration is working to secure access to emergency contraception (EC) for rape, incest and domestic violence victims.
Click here to download a copy of the CCRV Coalition brochure

CCRV SIGNED INTO LAW - March 13th!!!

CCRV BILL SIGNING COVERAGE 3/13/08

Wisconsin ACT 102

Thanks to the incredible work of our Coalition members and supporters througout the state, we were able to defeat 3 bad amendments in the Assembly and to ensure CCRV becomes law in 2008!

Link here to see how legislators voted on CCRV

01/23 Final Assembly Vote on Compassionate Care 61 to 35
12/11 Assembly Advances Compassionate Care 56 to 41
CCRV Timeline: From Introduction to Victory!

CCRV Legislation

The Compassionate Care for Rape Victims Bill requires hospitals providing emergency medical care to rape victims to give information about ermergency contraception and, if requested, dispense the medication.
CCRV Fact Sheet 2007

CCRV Survey

Key findings of this survey show that only 1/3 of Wisconsin hospital emergency rooms are unconditionally providing EC to rape victims.

CCRV Hospital Tool Kit

The CCRV Coalition produced this toolkit to help Wisconsin hospital emergency departments ensure that every sexual assault victim is offered the means to prevent pregnancy when she receives treatment at a hospital.

CCRV Press Coverage

CT - Emotional ceremony marks signing of contraception bill03/14/08
LT Wood - Foes distort truth about bill that aids rape victims 01/31/08
Cap Times Emergency contraception bill OK'd by Assembly 01/24/08
MJS Wasserman & Musser: Rape victims should be informed of all options 12/26/07
Shepard Express Historic vote on Compassionate Care for Rape Victims 12/20/07
WSJ For Both Sides, Fight Continues 12/13/07
Cap Times Gov expected to sign contraception bill 12/12/07
MSJ Assembly passes contraception bill 12/11/07
WSJ Emergency Contraception Bill Stalls 12/11/07
AP Assembly Advances Morning After Pill for Rape Victims 12/11/07
MSJ Bill for Rape Victims Expected to Pass 12/01/07
WSJ Editorial: Rape Victims Need Plan B 11/19/07
Amanda Harrington: Survivors need intact rape law 10/15/07

Coalition Press Releases

Coalition Celebrates Historical Day for Compassionate Care 03/13/08
Celebrates Victory for Compassionate Care 2/28/08
Coalition Celebrates Final Assembly Approval 01/23/08
Coalition Celebrates Compassionate Care Victory 12/12/07
Rape Victims Close to Receiving Compassionate Care They Deserve 12/03/07
Coalition Member Press Releases on CCRV Assembly Vote 12/03/07
Assembly Leaders Commit to Compassionate Care Vote 10/26/07
Supporters Gather Throughout State 10/17/07
Medical Examining Board Joins Support for Compassionate Care 9/17/07
No Debate on Compassionate Care 9/10/07
Celebrates Victory for Compassionate Care 5/16/07
Compassionate Care for Rape Victims Bill Launched 3/06/07
Coalition Shares New Year's Resolution 12/28/06
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