Advocacy Support
Advocacy Support
We support advocates who provide direct services to victims/survivors of sexual violence through trainings, resources, sharing of information, and making connections. We partner with our member programs to improve advocacy services, promote trauma-informed care, and create a community of care for advocates.
MNCASA’s Advocacy Support Includes:
Facilitating the 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
Providing assistance to 40-Hour Training Facilitators
Print and digital resources
Live and on-demand trainings
Virtual gatherings for advocates to support one another
Technical assistance and referrals to experts
Find Help
If you or someone close to you has experienced violence or may be at risk for experiencing violence, you can find access our directory to find local advocacy support serving your area. You can find out which programs provide services in your area by entering your county name in the County/Sovereign Nations location.
Training for Advocates
MNCASA Symposium: Confronting the Criminalization of Survivors
Join MNCASA and other anti-violence advocates for MNCASA’s 2024 Symposium: Confronting the Criminalization of Victims/Survivors. We’ll examine our role in the criminalization of victims/survivors,…
Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
This free training is open only to MNCASA members. If you are not a member and would like to become a member, learn more…
Featured Tools & Resources
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Minnesota Executive Summary
This report marks the first time that the Minnesota Department of Health has collected data regarding the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the…
The Sexual Assault Advocate’s Guide to the Media, Communications, and Public Relations
Introduction We are all aware that communicating is central to our work and our lives. Providing and receiving information helps us make educated decisions and…
Sibling Coalition-Hosted Event: In-Person Native Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training (MIWSAC)
Registration is now open for MIWSAC’s next FREE In-Person Native Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training! The venue and lodging will be at the Hyatt…
Advocates’ Call
For MNCASA Partner Program advocates only. You must log in to Coalition Manager to register.