Sexual Violence Center

Ask An Advocate: How to Become a Volunteer Advocate at SVC
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Are you interested in advocating for victims and survivors of sexual violence but aren’t sure where to start? Consider volunteering at the Sexual Violence Center! Join Noah for a comprehensive look at what it’s like to be a volunteer advocate at SVC, including the first steps towards volunteering, training, and more.
Please note that we can only accept volunteers who are located in the Metro area of Minnesota.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Champions of Change
2023-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Fish Lake Pavilion 14900 Bass Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55311
SVC invites you to join us for our inaugural Champions of Change Celebration. The Champions of Change Celebration recognizes creativity, radical vision, and passion in ensuring that all victims of crime know their rights and are a champion for them. Through this event, SVC seeks to honor those who have demonstrated outstanding service in supporting individuals who have experienced crime.
The Radical Vision Award: celebrating community members who are challenging the status quo to make the world a better place.
The Gustafson Family Advocacy Award: celebrating advocates with a demonstrated dedication to providing support to individuals who have experienced sexual violence.
Accessibility
If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the event, please email support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least two weeks prior to the event.
About the Sexual Violence Center
The Sexual Violence Center is a dedicated rape crisis center providing free support services to individuals in Carver, Hennepin, and Scott counties who have experienced sexual violence.
This event is free to attend. Space is limited, so register now.

This project was supported by a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators under cooperative agreement number 15POVC-21-GK-00412-NONF awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Support Group: Drop-In
2023-03-20 16:30 - 17:30 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 PM
In-Person
2600 East 25th Street, Suite C
Minneapolis, MN 55406
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_TLV-WA8JJE92CWMOP4jvuoYAVgwp_pmAv7rQU62i8LlzUA/viewform

Ask An Advocate: The Healing Power of Art
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00
Learn about the healing power of art through a brief history of artistic storytelling, the evidence behind art and healing, and how to use art In every day advocacy.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Registration is free. Click here to register.

Support Group: Still, I Rise
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:30
The next round of our “Still, I Rise” support group will start March 1st. Group will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 6 PM – 7:30 PM.
This support group is for survivors aged 18+ who identify as Women of Color.
As always, it is free to join!
If you are interested in participating in this group, please call 612-871-5111 or email support@sexualviolencecenter.org.

After two sessions, this group will close and no new intakes will be completed. Please check back in early Summer for the next round.

Ask An Advocate: Healthy Relationships for Teens
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join Bridgette to talk about Boundaries, Balance, & Mutual Respect, What makes a friendship or a dating relationship positive and worthwhile? During this interactive presentation, participants identify characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships, and discuss ways to advocate for themselves and support peers who may be in an unsafe relationship.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Ask An Advocate: Consent
2023-04-18 17:00 - 18:00
Join Tyra in discussing the do’s and don’ts when it comes to consent. We will examine the various types of consent, take a look at various consent laws, and finally discuss the importance of educating our youth on what it truly means to give consent.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Ask An Advocate: Rape Culture & Sexism | Why does it matter?
2023-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
What is rape culture? What contributes to rape culture? How does sexism impact rape culture? From definitions to examples, to discuss the effects rape culture has on an individual and societal level. Join Mystic as she takes a dive into exploring rape culture and why it matters.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least two weeks prior to the event.

Ask An Advocate: Nonviolent Communication
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join Channy to learn more about nonviolent communication and how to incorporate it into your advocacy work.
Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Ask An Advocate: Mindfulness in Crisis
2023-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
Mindfulness can be used as a tool for intervening with our nervous systems and regaining connection to our grounded selves. Be introduced to the intersection between mindfulness, trauma, and crisis intervention work. Open to all community members in all occupations.
Trancsription will be provided through the Zoom platform.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org two weeks prior to the event.

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Ask An Advocate: Intro to Restorative Justice: Reimagining Current Justice
2023-04-06 17:30 - 18:30
Currently, the criminal legal system is the only systemic accountability mechanism available for victims/survivors of sexual violence. In recent years, advocates and organizers have started reimagining the current system by wondering whether principles of restorative justice might be applied in the aftermath of sexual violence. In this session, I will talk about the basics of restorative justice, and I will go over some of the findings of a brand-new local research project conducted by Michele Braley of Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice and Dr. Katie Querna of St Cloud State University. We’ll discuss some of the exciting possibilities, as well as some of the limitations and barriers. I will also talk about the work of the Restorative Justice/Gender Based Violence working group I am a part of. Finally, I will talk about the differences between a restorative justice and transformative justice approach. Once I go over the basics, we will open it up to a discussion. I want to hear your thoughts! This is a complex set of topics, and I am not an expert, so we will just be skimming the surface. I hope you’ll join me.
Trancsription will be provided through the Zoom platform.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org two weeks prior to the event.

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Super Tuesday
2022-12-20
Monthly supervision for our volunteer advocates.
