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Domestic Violence is a Housing Crisis
This video reminds us why domestic violence is actually a housing crisis, and why our aftercare program for victim/survivors is crucial in breaking the cycle of domestic violence in our community. When a victim/survivor’s home is no longer safe, it automatically creates a choice: stay in a dangerous environment with…
Words to My Mother
Words to My Mother is an inspiring music video about breaking the cycle of domestic violence for victim/survivors and their children. This song, delivered with so much heart by Jada Lynn, speaks to the importance of creating a safer future free from domestic violence for generations to come. Women’s Advocates…
Quarterly Newsletter: September 2021
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After Experiencing Sexual Assault
What to do if you have experienced sexual assault: Immediate Assistance, Processing Trauma, Legal & Medical Steps Watch our “After Experiencing Sexual Assault: Healing + Support” webinar here If you’ve been sexually assaulted and need immediate assistance, the Ramsey County SOS Sexual…
WA Reflects on the Events of the Past Few Weeks — April 2021
As we, the staff of Women’s Advocates, reflect on events of the past few weeks, including the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the death and funeral of Daunte Wright: We hold in our caring embrace the families and loved ones of George Floyd, Daunte Wright,…
Take Action + Learn About #SAAM
Different members from Women’s Advocates’ staff periodically write posts on topics that are relevant to the work we do as an organization. While Women’s Advocates is supported by Grant No. A-CVS-2018-WOMADV-00013, awarded by the Office on Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs – the opinions, findings, and conclusions or…
In Response to the Killing of Daunte Wright
Women’s Advocates stands in anguish and solidarity with our Twin Cities BIPOC communities, especially our Black community, as we struggle to absorb the reality of yet another senseless killing of a Black man by a police officer in our community. The trauma affecting our community, and especially the family…
Recognizing the Intersections between Sexual and Domestic Violence
Different members from Women’s Advocates’ staff periodically write posts on topics that are relevant to the work we do as an organization. While Women’s Advocates is supported by Grant No. A-CVS-2018-WOMADV-00013, awarded by the Office on Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs – the opinions, findings, and conclusions or…
20th Anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Different members from Women’s Advocates’ staff periodically write posts on topics that are relevant to the work we do as an organization. While Women’s Advocates is supported by Grant No. A-CVS-2018-WOMADV-00013, awarded by the Office on Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs…
In Solidarity & Remembrance
In the wake of the Atlanta murders and anti-Asian racism and harassment across our country, Women’s Advocates stands in solidarity with our Asian and Pacific Islander communities, especially women of Asian descent. In the spirit of unity, we share with you here a statement from our sister organization, Asian Women…