Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault MNCASA is a statewide coalition driving transformative culture change to address sexual violence. Please note MNCASA does not provide direct advocacy services.

MNCASA is a statewide coalition driving transformative culture change to address sexual violence through advocacy, prevention, racial justice, and systems change and policy. MNCASA acts as a collective voice of organizations and individuals committed to ending sexual violence. As the state coalition, we advocate publicly for the needs of victims/survivors statewide, serve as a point of connection

for our members, and work to increase their capacity through networking opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources. If you are seeking free and confidential advocacy services, you can find information about your local advocacy program at https://mncasa.org/find-help or by calling us at 651.209.9993. You are invited and encouraged to share your thoughts and responses to our posts via the comment function. We reserve the right to delete any comments that are deemed inappropriate (e.g. derogatory, inflammatory, or abusive).

Congratulations to the 41 participants who completed MNCASA’s 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training this week! They r...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to the 41 participants who completed MNCASA’s 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training this week! They represented 15 different MNCASA Partner Programs in addition to allies and individual members. The following slides include a few of their modified haikus from the last day of training.

Many thanks to the presenters who joined us to share their knowledge with the group.

We’re thankful to be part of this community with all of you!

Sexual assault survivors need fully funded r**e crisis services, partnerships between supportive services, and resources...
06/05/2026

Sexual assault survivors need fully funded r**e crisis services, partnerships between supportive services, and resources at the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Congress must invest in these lifesaving services.

Immigrant survivors of abuse deserve to be safe. Congress must act now to safeguard protections for survivors. Congress ...
06/05/2026

Immigrant survivors of abuse deserve to be safe. Congress must act now to safeguard protections for survivors. Congress must strengthen accountability and oversight measures at the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, ensure no funds are used to apprehend, detain, or remove survivors, and act to reduce the U visa backlog.

It’s a beautiful day for ⚽️! We’re out at the Minnesota Aurora FC game today. If you’re here, stop by to see us!
06/04/2026

It’s a beautiful day for ⚽️! We’re out at the Minnesota Aurora FC game today. If you’re here, stop by to see us!

Experiencing abuse is a leading cause of homelessness. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus funds provide immediat...
06/04/2026

Experiencing abuse is a leading cause of homelessness. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus funds provide immediate housing to survivors who are homeless and in danger. We need Congress to allocate funding for these lifesaving funds.

The Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances ( ) Program is the only federal funding so...
06/04/2026

The Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances ( ) Program is the only federal funding source for domestic violence prevention, helping to strengthen communities and the economy. Congress must protect these vital grants, reinstate the employees who administer them, and reject plans to cut and consolidate them.

R**e Prevention and Education ( ) programs prepare everyday people to become heroes, getting involved in the efforts aga...
06/03/2026

R**e Prevention and Education ( ) programs prepare everyday people to become heroes, getting involved in the efforts against sexual assault and creating safer communities. Congress needs to fund these essential formula grants, reinstate the employees who administer them, and reject plans to cut and consolidate them.

Culturally specific programs provide affirming, lifesaving services to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. W...
06/03/2026

Culturally specific programs provide affirming, lifesaving services to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. We ask Congress to fund a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors program to meet their urgent needs.

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( ) is the only dedicated federal funding source for domestic violence, ...
06/03/2026

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( ) is the only dedicated federal funding source for domestic violence, helping keep the lights on and the doors open at local programs. Demand for services continues to grow - Congress must increase FVPSA funding!

MNCASA staff are at the OJP Conference today and tomorrow! If you're there, stop by our table to say hello and pick up s...
06/03/2026

MNCASA staff are at the OJP Conference today and tomorrow! If you're there, stop by our table to say hello and pick up some goodies,. And make sure to check out the sessions presented by our staff and board members:

🔹Collective Care in Movement Spaces - Hunter Beckstrom
🔹At the Intersection of Erasure: Black & Indigenous Women Missing from the Same Systems - Alla Hassan (MNCASA Board Member) and Tawney Smith-Savage
🔹Help Shouldn’t Hurt: The Hidden Barriers Survivors Face in Healthcare - Jo Bolte (MNCASA Board Member)
🔹Rural by Design: Why and How We Measure Needs Differently - Katelyn Page & Briana Theising
🔹Mobile Advocacy - Lessons Learned: A Panel of OJP’s Domestic Violence Housing First Grantees - Jo Bolte (MNCASA Board Member), Erica Staab, Anika Rychner, Cira Sanchez

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2446 University Avenue W, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN
55114

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(651)2099993

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