Prevention
Moving Past the Taboo: Learning About Sex Ed in Latinx Communities -Guest Post by CLUES
What do you think of when you think of sex ed? Graphic pictures of sexually transmitted infections? Teachers sharing overly-personal information? A brief discussion of…
Takeaways from EVAWI and MASOC/MATSA Conferences
This spring MNCASA was able to provide a travel scholarship opportunity to send advocates to one of two conferences, End Violence Against Women International conference…
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…
Ways to Embrace Voices for SAAM: Talking Points to Move Towards Prevention and Survivor Speaking Tips
As 2017 closed out, attention around sexual harassment and violence brought awareness to the prevalence of these issues. With SAAM 2018 right around the corner,…
Prevention Work In LGBTQ Communities featuring Guest Writer Johnanna Ganz
First, I am not the sole authority on the LGBTQ community. There are many voices and many identities that I do not represent.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: The 1,2,3
January is right around the corner. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Many programs are beginning to host events or engage in other efforts…
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Trauma, Resiliency, and Breaking the Cycle
I first learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) a few years back while I was a direct service advocate working with survivors of various forms of violence. I…
Sexual Health Promotion and Sexual Violence Prevention
Happy Halloween, y’all! Today’s a day that people all over purposefully engage in situations that make them a little bit uncomfortable, anyone who’s…
Working with Schools and Voices from the Field: Steph Coffey and Amy Swensen
Often when at meetings or conferences, I hear people asking questions around how to best work with schools. The struggle is real folks! Schools have…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2016: Talking Points on How to Move from Awareness to Prevention
Awareness is important; it is an unfortunate fact that many people do not realize the severity and commonality of sexual violence in our…