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SUMMARY:Member-Hosted Event: SAAM Kickoff + Teal Takeover Day (Sexual Assault Services)
DESCRIPTION:Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed every April to raise awareness about sexual violence\, support survivors\, and promote prevention within our communities. This month provides an opportunity for individuals\, organizations\, and communities to come together to educate\, advocate\, and take action to end sexual violence. \nSexual violence affects people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and communities. Through awareness\, education\, and support\, we can work toward creating safer environments where survivors are believed\, supported\, and empowered. \n  \nView all SAS’s SAAM events.
URL:https://mncasa.org/event/member-hosted-event-saam-kickoff-teal-takeover-day-sexual-assault-services/
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SUMMARY:Action Day 2026: In Solidarity We Rise: Reimagining Justice Together (Virtual and In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s six anti-violence coalitions: Mending the Sacred Hoop\, Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault\, Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition\, and Violence Free Minnesota are coming together for a joint Action Day 2026\, In Solidarity We Rise: Reimagining Justice Together\, at the Capitol on Wednesday\, March 11\, at 2:00! \nThere will be an in-person rally at the Capitol Rotunda 2:00-3:15 p.m. that will also be livestreamed. Please participate in the way that works best for you\, whether in-person or online. \nWe will share more information about other events during the day when it is available. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://mncasa.org/event/action-day-2026-in-solidarity-we-rise-reimagining-justice-together-virtual-and-in-person/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training  (MIWSAC)
DESCRIPTION:MIWSAC’s Native-focused\, 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Curriculum was created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities\, and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. \nTuesday and Thursday afternoons throughout March. Learn more and view the schedule here. \nThe goal of this Native-focused curriculum is to provide new and seasoned advocates with knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered training for victims/survivors of sexual violence. \nThis curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. \nThis curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota.
URL:https://mncasa.org/event/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training-miwsac/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Minnesota
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SUMMARY:Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:***This free training is open only to MNCASA members. If you are not a member and would like to become a member\, learn more here.***\n  \nMNCASA’s 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training includes online training modules and live\, online training. If you have questions regarding registration or logistics\, please contact Megan McKinnon at megan@mncasa.org. If you have questions regarding content or attendance\, please contact Ashley Sturz-Griffith at asturz@mncasa.org. \n  \nThe pre-work and online training modules must be completed before you will to be able to register to participate in the live\, virtual training that starts on Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026. \n  \nRequirements for Registration \n  \n\nThe 40 Hour Training can be a great screening tool for new employees\, however MNCASA relies on Partner Programs using their own screening process to appropriately select attendees for the 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training. MNCASA’s 40 hour training should not be used as a screening tool for new staff. While the MNCASA’s 40 hour training is not designed to be a screening tool\, MNCASA facilitators retain the right to provide feedback on a participant’s readiness to become an advocate. Furthermore\, MNCASA has the right to ask someone to leave the training or not receive their certificate of attendance.\nTrainees must complete all of the Homework and Online Content prior to attending the training. If this work is not completed\, they cannot attend the training.\nAttendees must be punctual and attend all training events. If attendees miss any part of the training\, they will not receive a certificate of completion from MNCASA.\nThis is an interactive training. Attendees should be prepared to actively participate in discussions\, small groups\, and role plays.\n\n\nIf you have already completed the 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training in Minnesota and need a refresher\, we ask that you not register for this training so that spots are available for new advocates. \n  \nSchedule \n\nComplete all homework\, including readings\, webinars\, and documentaries\, by Sunday\, January 11\, 2026.\nPlease note: Articles/Activities and Webinars and Films equates to about 18 hours of work.\nLive Virtual Training:\n\n\n\n\nDay One: Tuesday – 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.\nDay Two: Wednesday – 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.\nDay Three: Thursday – 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.\nDay Four: Friday – 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nView Sample Schedule \n  \nPlease note: Each day will include a 45-minute lunch break\, and other pre-planned breaks. Other absences will negate your certification due to state statute\, OJP\, and MNCASA requirements. \n  \nBreaks \nThere will be a 45-minute lunch break each day. \n  \nLocation \nTraining will be held virtually via Zoom. \n  \nAccessibility \n\nASL interpreting will be provided for the live portion of the training if needed. Live auto-captioning will be available.\nAll webinar recordings are captioned.\nYou will need a reliable internet connection and computer to participate in the training\, but you are not required to have a video camera.\nPlease let us know what accessibility needs you have (ASL\, captioning\, internet limitations\, etc.) when you register so that we can make this training accessible to you.\n\n  \nQuestions \nIf you have questions regarding registration or logistics\, please contact Megan McKinnon at megan@mncasa.org. \nIf you have questions regarding content or attendance\, please contact Ashley Sturz-Griffith at asturz@mncasa.org.
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