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Partnering with Corrections
This month, we’ll be talking about how SARTs can expand their response to the sexual violence that occurs in jails, prisons, and other detention and correctional facilities. Just as they do in our communities, SARTs can play an important role in facilitating communication among responders to sexual violence in detention… Read More
MN Legislature Passes Much of MNCASA’s Sexual Assault Policy Agenda
Saturday, May 25, 2019: The Minnesota Legislature passed, in special session, the Public Safety/Judiciary Omnibus Bill. This bill includes numerous amendments to existing statutes as recommended by MNCASA. Most of this legislation we worked to pass is in the 2018 omnibus bill. This includes: Amending the Position of Authority statute… Read More
SARTs and PREA: Important Considerations
It is important for SARTs to take into consideration the ways services for victims/survivors in custody can differ from those for victims/survivors in the community. Victims/survivors in custody often live with the perpetrator, or, in cases of staff on inmate violence, live in a place where the perpetrator has institutional… Read More
MNCASA Response to Fifth Minneapolis Star Tribune Denied Justice Article
The Minneapolis Star Tribune released another article in the series Denied Justice, in which more of Minnesota’s victims/survivors of sexual assault courageously shared their experiences about the lack of prosecution in their sexual assault cases. As previously stated the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault was not surprised… Read More
Listen and Believe: MNCASA Response to Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Denied Justice Article
The Minneapolis Star Tribune released another article in the series Denied Justice, in which some of Minnesota’s victims/survivors of sexual assault courageously shared their experiences. As previously stated the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault was not surprised by these victims/survivors’ experiences; these stories and others are echoed by victims/survivors across… Read More
In Pursuit of Undeniable Justice: MNCASA Response to Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Denied Justice Article
On July 22, 2018, the Minneapolis Star Tribune released the first in a series of articles in which some of Minnesota’s victims/survivors of sexual assault courageously shared their experiences. Sadly, the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault was not surprised by these victims/survivors’ experiences; these stories and others are echoed by… Read More
SART Foundations: The Building Blocks of Sustainability-Part 1
One of the most common issues I see when working with Sexual Assault Response Teams is that many teams express difficulty with sustainability. That’s why I want to talk about some of the building blocks of sustainability: Mechanics, dynamics, base-building, and history/future. This blog is going to focus on the… Read More
Human Trafficking Awareness Month: The 1,2,3
January is right around the corner. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Many programs are beginning to host events or engage in other efforts this month. If you are looking for ideas or are feeling overwhelmed with what to do for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, read on. Below are three simple steps… Read More