MNCASA is a voice for victims/survivors, sexual assault programs,
and allies committed to ending sexual violence.
MNCASA Member Call to Action
Sexual violence is not normally a partisan issue, but this year the personal became political in ways that challenged us, as a nonprofit organization, with how best to respond to the trauma experienced by sexual assault survivors. Read our Call to Action here.
Trauma Informed Services
SVJI@MNCASA partnered with the Office on Violence Against Women to explore the concept of trauma-informed services, and its current application with survivors. The Project Overview and Executive Summary documents both provide information about the project and the key findings.
MNCASA Statement About U of MN Case
MNCASA encourages the media to acknowledge the impact on victims, and to use this opportunity to educate the community about the dynamics of sexual violence and the vast differences between the criminal justice and civil processes.
About MNCASA's work to end sexual violence
The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) is a voice for sexual assault victims, sexual assault help and prevention programs, and allies committed to ending sexual violence. Sexual violence takes many forms, including rape, date rape, sexual abuse, incest, pornography, prostitution, sexual harassment, bullying and other forms of assault that use sex as a weapon.
MNCASA connects members and allies to tools and training for rapid and effective response to sexual violence and victims in their communities. We provide facts and guidance to advocates and law makers who promote better public policy that will stop sexual violence. And we offer resources and education tools and training for prosecutors, law enforcement, SANE nurses, health care providers, and expert witnesses in how to ensure a victim-centered response to survivors of rape and other sexually violent crimes. Learn more about the work of MNCASA and SVJI.
Fact sheets
Find answers in our fact sheets on topics including:
- Legal Resources for Survivors
- Child Victim Act
- Community notification
- Drug and alcohol facilitated sexual assault
- Ten ways parents can protect children from sexual violence
Sexual Violence Justice Institute (SVJI) Fact Sheets
Infographic from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
Resources for survivors and professionals
We provide resources for those who have been sexually assaulted, and those working with victims/survivors of sexual violence. Here are some popular resources that may interest you.
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