MNCASA News
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…
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…
Diversity in Sexual Assault Response Teams
By Fatima Jayoma Welcome to the Rural Realities Blog! This blog centers around the theme of team diversity. Team diversity is one of the internal…
Minnesota Becomes First in the Nation to Establish an Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Media Statement: Minnesota Becomes First in the Nation to Establish an Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Task force and community leaders…
Action Alert: Contact Legislators in Support of Crime Victim Services Funding
Negotiations in the public safety conference committee are beginning and we need your help NOW to contact House and Senate leadership and public safety committee…
Exam Billing Reform Is Overdue for Victims/Survivors and Care Providers
Over the weekend, the Star Tribune Editorial Board published a piece in support of MNCASA-backed legislation to create a state fund and…
April Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Minnesota! Sexual Assault Awareness Month is focused on raising awareness about…
Watch: MN lawmaker pushes for Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Minnesota State Rep. Ruth Richardson went on Good Morning America to discuss legislation that would establish the Office of Missing and Murdered…
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…