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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…
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…
Collaboration in SARTs
By Fatima Jayoma Happy Wednesday! Today’s blog will be discussing the keys to effective collaboration within a SART. From 2020-2021, SVJI staff at MNCASA conducted…
MNCASA Responds to Roe V Wade Decision
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v Wade is an egregious injustice. This decision impacts the wellbeing and…
Part IV: Using Virtual Engagement in Your Work
Guest Blog by Emily Singerhouse This series displayed what virtual engagement is, the importance of using virtual engagement, and practice for Rural Grantees. You’ve (hopefully)…