Get Involved in Policy
There are many ways to get involved with MNCASA’s policy work to prevent and end violence in Minnesota. Policy occurs at the federal, state, and local levels, and each level has a different scope and methods for engagement.
Ways to Get Involved in Policy Work
Learn more about what policy work is and the different ways to get involved using our Policy 101 resource.
Contacting elected officials is one of the most important ways you can advocate for policy change. View our “Talking To Your Elected Officials for Beginners” resource and use the links below to find out who represents you.
- Minnesota: Who represents me?
- National: https://fiscalnote.com/find-your-legislator
- Meeting with Your Legislator for Beginners: https://www.mncasa.org/prevention/prevention-tools-resources/
Register to vote, find your polling place, view your sample ballot, and more:
Learn more about how to become a candidate in local or state elections.
Featured Tools & Resources
Meeting with Your Legislator for Beginners
Are you interested in making deeper community connections? Do you want to see more impactful change? Would you like to support and implement policies that…
Public Policy 101: A Guide to Multi Level Policy Change
Often, when we think about policy, we think of federal or statewide legislation. But the policy decisions that affect us most are made at the…
Member-Hosted Event: Spring Trivia Night 2026 (Standpoint)
Mark your calendars for Standpoint’s 2026 Annual Spring Fundraiser event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Your involvement is crucial in safeguarding and empowering victims.
Member-Hosted Event: 3rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk (Someplace Safe)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join Someplace Safe, the Otter Tail County Violence Prevention Task Force and the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office for…