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Urgent Action Needed: Contact the Public Safety Committee and Ask Them to Pass A 90 Day Sexual Assault Kit Testing Timeframe

We need your help to pass HF2034—legislation that will mandate a 90 day sexual assault kit testing window! The prompt testing of sexual…

Thank You!

By Fatima Jayoma Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! We wanted to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Rural Sexual…

Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling That State Agencies May Be Liable for Sexual Violence by Employees

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a state employer may be held vicariously liable for sexual assault by a state employee if the…

Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling on Homeless Encampments

Last week, the Unites States Supreme Court ruled that imposing a ban on homeless encampments does not violate the Eight Amendment protections against cruel and…

Collaborating with Colleges: Part 2

By Aubrey Sampson Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! Last week, we highlighted key points that teams should be aware of when collaborating with colleges…

Collaborating with Colleges: Part 1

By Aubrey Sampson Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! This month’s blogs highlight engaging colleges and universities in your SART! The role of institutions of…

Developing and Sustaining Meaningful Partnerships

By Fatima Jayoma Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! This blog is about meaningful collaboration with community partners. Sexual assault response teams (SARTs) build relationships…

Commentary on Groundbreaking MN Courts of Appeals Ruling On Emergency Contraception and Sex Discrimination

Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that a pharmacist refusing to provide emergency contraception committed illegal sex discrimination. This groundbreaking ruling is the…

Conference Announcement: Rural Sexual Violence Response National Conference

By Miranda Gonzalez Paul We have some exciting news! The Rural Sexual Violence Response National Conference is returning in June of 2024! This conference…

Resource Highlight: Onboarding and Success Planning

By Heather Blanton and Madeline Gonser Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! This blog will be highlighting the new resources, Developing an Effective Onboarding…