Sexual Violence Center

40-Hour Advocacy Training
2024-01-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Support Group: Drop-In
2023-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
In-Person
2600 East 25th Street, Suite C
Minneapolis, MN 55406
If you plan to attend, please give us a call at 612-871-5111.

SVC + Metro Transit Focus Group
2023-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
🌟 Your Voice Matters: Join Our Focus Group to Shape a Safer Transit Experience 🌟
The Sexual Violence Center and Metro Transit are collaborating on an initiative aimed at tackling sexual harassment within our public transportation system. We are reaching out to you because we believe your insights and experiences are crucial in paving the way for a safer and more respectful community.
We cordially invite you to be a part of our Focus Group, where your input will directly influence the development of a sexual harassment campaign. By sharing your thoughts and perspectives, you can help us create a campaign that speaks to the heart of the matter and resonates with our diverse community.
📅 Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
📍Location: Sexual Violence Center, 2600 East 25th Street, Suite C Minneapolis, MN 55406
During this session, you will have the opportunity to:
🌐 Engage in Meaningful Conversations: Share your personal experiences and insights in a safe and supportive environment, contributing to a deeper understanding of the issue.
🤝 Collaborate with Experts: Join hands with professionals, advocates, and fellow community members who are committed to addressing sexual harassment within our transit system.
🎯 Shape the Campaign’s Direction: Your input will directly impact the campaign’s messaging, strategies, and initiatives, ensuring it accurately reflects the concerns and aspirations of our community.
✨ Your participation will help us build a transportation environment where safety, respect, and dignity are paramount for all passengers and employees.
Light refreshments will be provided.
In-person attendance is limited to 25. Each participant will receive a $25 gift card.
If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to share input, please R.S.V.P. at the link below and a survey will be emailed to you. Individuals who fill out the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card.
To confirm your attendance in-person, please R.S.V.P here: Register.
Join us in taking a stand against sexual harassment and creating a community where everyone can thrive without fear. Your voice is essential, and we eagerly await your input.

Each One Was Heard
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Form + Content Gallery 210 North 2nd Street #104 Minneapolis, MN 55401
Please join Chris Cinque & the Sexual Violence Center for a survivor story-telling event at Form + Content Gallery in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The event will coincide with Chris’s solo exhibit of charcoal and mixed media works that are a visual memoir of her story. This space is specifically for women who have, or think they have, experienced childhood sexual abuse. Folks are welcome to share their stories, but there will be no pressure to do so. Your presence is more than enough. A facilitator from the Sexual Violence Center will facilitate the event, and there will be advocates from SVC onsite to provide emotional support as needed.
The event will be 75 minutes and will consist of a grounding exercise, guideline sharing, space for storytelling and survivor affirmation, and a closing ritual. In order to keep the space private, safe, and intimate, the event will be limited to 30 people, so please reserve a ticket if you are planning on attending. Tickets are free and will be assigned on a first come, first-served basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Chris at chriscnq@gmail.com or Shannon at shannon@sexualviolencecenter.org. We hope you’ll consider joining us.

Reserve your ticket here.

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

Support Group: Still, I Rise
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
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: Introduction to Medical Advocacy
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | MN
Learn about the in’s and out’s of sexual assault medical advocacy. What happens during a forensic medical exam? How are sexual assault kits tested and stored? Do you have to report to law enforcement to get an exam?
Find out the answers to these questions and more while Em discusses how SVC advocates provide medical advocacy support to victim/survivors.
Transcription 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.
Tickets are free, but register now to reserve your space!

#SAAM23 & MSP International Film Festival
2023-04-27 13:30 - 15:00 | MN
This year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival will feature the autobiographical documentary, Silent Beauty, directed by Jasmin Mara López.
In this stunning and poetic autobiographical documentary, director Jasmin Mara López explores generations of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather, a Baptist minister. Seeing a photo of her niece with the man plunges her into memories of abuse, and so she defies the culture of silence in her family only to discover generational trauma. Generously allowing viewers along on this personal, cinematic journey, López bravely reveals a beautiful grace in the process of healing.
Join us on Thursday, April 27th at 1:30 PM for a showing of the film followed by a Q&A session with the director, Jasmin Mara López, and advocates from the Sexual Violence Center.
Use the link below to purchase your ticket. Use code SVCMSPIFF42 to save $3!
Purchase your ticket here.

Ask An Advocate: How to Become a Volunteer Advocate at SVC
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
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.

Ask An Advocate: The Healing Power of Art
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
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.
