Sexual Violence Center

Ask An Advocate: Helping the Nervous System During Stressful Times
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
This session is dedicated to understanding and nurturing the body’s response to intense stress. Delve into the realm of somatic therapy, exploring how it can facilitate healing amidst challenging circumstances. Through interactive sessions, we’ll explore mindfulness practices and collaborative techniques aimed at fostering resilience. Join us as we cultivate a supportive community, sharing valuable resources to empower one another on our journey towards holistic well-being.
This session will be hosted by Amy, Intern at the Sexual Violence Center.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least one week prior to the session.
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Men's Support Group
2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
This is a closed group. Registration and intake is required.

Ask An Advocate: Housing the Unhoused
2024-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join Jasper for an engaging discussion centered on the intersection of sexual violence and homelessness. In this webinar, we will delve into valuable insights and tools aimed at providing support to individuals navigating housing insecurity.
This session will be hosted by Jasper, Housing Resource Advocate at the Sexual Violence Center.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least one week prior to the session.

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Champions of Change
2024-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Theodore Wirth Pavilion, 3275 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405
Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the remarkable winners of our Radical Vision Award and Gustafson Family Advocacy Award, and pay tribute to the advocates whose tireless efforts make our work possible.
The Champions of Change Celebration recognizes individuals who embody creativity, radical vision, and unwavering passion in serving the community and ensuring that everyone receives the support they deserve.
The Radical Vision Award acknowledges community members who boldly challenge the status quo to enact positive change in the world.
The Gustafson Family Advocacy Award celebrates advocates who have displayed remarkable commitment to providing support to survivors of sexual violence.
This year’s celebration will feature a special pinning ceremony to honor the years of dedicated service contributed by our loyal volunteers.
🗓 Monday, April 22nd, 2024⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Theodore Wirth Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
While registration is free, please reserve your spot early as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Ask An Advocate: An Introduction: STIs, Stigma, The Media and Care
2024-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join Lucia for an introductory presentation on STIs, Stigma, The Media and Care. Following a brief STI 101 lesson, we will delve into STIs in the context of popular media, and as a group we will process and connect the role of stigma and shame to STIs as we know them today. We will conclude by discussing sexual health care in practice and what that can look like for ourselves and those around us. This discussion serves as a conversation starter to a topic many of us feel is taboo!
This session will be hosted by Lucia, Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Sexual Violence Center.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least one week prior to the session.
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Women's Support Group
2024-03-06 12:30 - 13:30 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Ask An Advocate: Understanding Trauma Responses: Beyond Fight, Flight, and Freeze
2024-04-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
In this hour-long session, we delve deeper into the intricate nature of trauma responses, moving beyond the conventional understanding of fight, flight, and freeze. We explore the counter-intuitive and less recognized ways in which our bodies and minds may react during and in the aftermath of sexual violence. From dissociation to arousal, from numbing to fawning, we shed light on the diverse array of responses victim/survivors may experience.
This session will be hosted by Claire, Outreach Advocate at the Sexual Violence Center.
If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to support@sexualviolencecenter.org at least one week prior to the session.
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Drop-In Support Group
2024-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
🌟 Join us for our upcoming drop-in support group for survivors of sexual violence, starting June 26th! 🌟
🗓️ When: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Our Minneapolis office, 2600 E 25th Street, Suite C, Minneapolis, MN 55406
👥 Who: 18+ survivors
💰 Cost: FREE 💬 No commitment required—attend any session that works for you.
Come as you are, when you can. We’re here to support you. 💜

Queer Survivors Group
2024-07-25 17:30 - 18:30 | SVC Minneapolis Office, 2600 EAST 25TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
🌈 Join us for our upcoming 10-week support group tailored for queer survivors of sexual violence ages 18+.
Group starts July 25th!
🗓️ Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 2600 E 25th St. Suite C, Minneapolis 55406
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
To join: https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/support-group-interest-form
