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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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 [email protected] at least 2 weeks prior to the event.…
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
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
