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:
Connecting Victims/Survivors to Advocacy Services
Facilitating the 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
Providing assistance to 40-Hour Training Facilitators
Print and digital resources
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.
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…
Upcoming Events
Member-Hosted Event: Sexual Assault Advocacy Training (SOS Sexual Violence Services)
SOS’s sexual assault advocacy training includes online content in addition to the following in-person sessions: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM Thursday,…
MNCASA Symposium | Real-World Healing: Tools for Supporting Survivors and Sustaining Ourselves
May 6-7, 20206. Chase on the Lake, Walker, MN Submit a workshop proposal by January 23, 2026. Registration information and schedule coming soon!…