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How to Use Victims/Survivors Voices in Meaningful Ways
Guest Post by SVJI Intern: Nikki Hanto Last week we looked at strategies to effectively incorporate victims’/survivors’ voices on a Sexual Assault Response Team. We…
Weigh in Wednesday: How Do You Keep Your SARTners Engaged?
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), as many of you already know. With SAAM behind us, it’s easy to lose focus and engagement around…
When They Won’t Commit to the Team
In talking with teams, I come across that regular (though not frequent) question of, “What do I do if I can’t get someone to work…
Resource Spotlight: MOU Samples
Every time I talk about MOU’s and formalizing commitment to the team’s work, people request to see examples. This month’s resource spotlight is dedicated to…
Collaborating for SAAM and Beyond: Partnerships are key!
The Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc. (CADA) and Violence Awareness & Response Program (VARP) at the University of Minnesota – Mankato have been partners for…
SART Foundations: Breaking Down the Mystery of the MOU
The first time I heard the letters “MOU” tossed out in a SART meeting, I just smiled and nodded. After I left, I immediately pulled…
Weigh In Wednesday: Commitment and the Team
A lot of folks feel some kind of way about commitment. However, we’re talking about commitment to the work of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
Managing the, “Yeah, but…” in the Team Dynamic
When thinking about accountability, one thing that I have seen in many teams (my own included) is a quick, defensive reaction to change. I summarize…
Resource Spotlight: Just Detention
In thinking through this month’s theme of accountability, I want share about the really great work of the organization Just Detention International. Just Detention works…