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: Spring Trivia Night 2026 (Standpoint)
Mark your calendars for Standpoint’s 2026 Annual Spring Fundraiser event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Your involvement is crucial in safeguarding and empowering victims.
Member-Hosted Event: 3rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk (Someplace Safe)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join Someplace Safe, the Otter Tail County Violence Prevention Task Force and the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office for…