Monthly call for advocates from Partner Programs only. You must log in to Coalition Manager to register. Handling the Hotline: The Ins and Outs of Effective, Safe, and Grounded Advocacy This call is a space to share what feels challenging on the hotline, what scripts or strategies work for you, and what support you […]
See the directors' listserv for registration information. Twenty years ago, stakeholders conducted the “Costs of Sexual Violence in Minnesota” study. We are excited to share that a new study is now underway through a partnership between MNCASA, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, the Minnesota Department of Health, and Johns Hopkins University. To […]
Join us for this month's MNSART Connection Call as we explore what it means to build a trauma-informed system of response. Together, we'll examine how communication, coordination, and collaboration across disciplines can either reduce or contribute to system-induced trauma. Whether your team is just beginning to strengthen its collaborative response or is looking to refine […]
See the directors' listserv for registration information. With Back to School season in full swing, September is the perfect time to reflect on what role sexual assault programs can play in the educational institutions of our community. During this month’s Program Directors’ Call, let’s dive into conversation about the unique relationships we have with […]
Monthly call for advocates from Partner Programs only. You must log in to Coalition Manager to register. Join us for an Advocate Call on Sexual Safety Planning! MNCASA is continuing to develop a new Sexual Safety Planning resource, and we'd love your input. Following our listening session at Symposium, we're hosting an Advocacy […]
***This free training is open only to MNCASA members. If you are not a member and would like to become a member, learn more here.*** MNCASA's 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training includes online training modules and live, online training. If you have questions regarding registration or logistics, please contact Megan McKinnon at [email protected]. If you […]
Monthly call for advocates from Partner Programs only. You must log in to Coalition Manager to register. Helping Victims/Survivors Connect with Resources What does it take to make a referral that works for a victim/survivor? Join fellow advocates for a facilitated discussion about moving beyond handing someone a name and phone number. We’ll explore […]
The 2026 MNSART All Teams Meeting will bring together multidisciplinary professionals from across Minnesota to explore the power of collaboration in creating survivor-centered, trauma-informed responses. Participants will hear from keynote speaker Danielle Leukam, who will share her lived experience as a survivor and advocate, offering insight into how systems can move beyond awareness toward meaningful […]
See the directors' listserv for registration information. Let’s Talk COLAs. As we prepare for another year of supporting our teams and providing services to victims/survivors, a familiar question resurfaces. How do we make sure that staff wages are keeping up with rising costs even when our grant funding isn’t? We know that staff recruitment […]
Multidisciplinary teams are built on shared purpose, but collaboration does not mean everyone will always agree. Differences in perspectives, professional roles, organizational priorities, and community realities can sometimes create tension within a SART. Learning how to navigate difficult conversations is essential to maintaining trust, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the team remains focused on supporting survivors. […]
SART meetings bring together people with different roles, priorities, professional languages, and perspectives. This webinar invites participants to take a closer look at how power and professional assumptions can shape who is heard, how decisions are made, and how teams work together. Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools, participants will explore common meeting dynamics, recognize […]
