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
SART Connection Call: Empowering Shared Leadership: Navigating Sexual Assault Response Team Power Dynamics
Join us for our monthly virtual meetings and discussions focused on addressing the current needs of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) and connecting SART…
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…
Member-Hosted Event: Open House (Sexual Assault Services)
Open to everyone & family friendly. Meet our team & learn about our positive impact on the community. Light refreshments will be served. Wednesday,…
Member-Hosted Event: 40-Hour Training (SOS)
SOS – Sexual Violence Services are hosting a hybrid 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training. Individual online training includes pre-recorded sessions, readings and quizzes that will…