Upcoming events, webinars, and news from the field
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In this issue:
Thank you to MAC Interns
News from the Field and Funding Opportunities
Upcoming Trainings
Job Postings
The Minnesota Alliance on Crime would like to extend a huge thank you to our Fall interns, Abby Snider (left) and Lizzie Hill (right). Abby has one semester left at Hamline University before she graduates. Lizzie just graduated from the University of Minnesota this December.
Both Abby and Lizzie provided tremendous support to MAC staff. They helped with several research projects, policy planning, database management, and provided their artistic skills to help create training images. If you go on the MAC website you will see a brand new page for crime victim rights that Abby researched, formatted, and posted.
As we start a new semester, we want to thank the wonderful interns of the Fall, their work has had a lasting impact on MAC.
Thank you Abby and Lizzie!
The 2023 legislative session was a busy one, to see all the victim related legislation that was passed this year, click here.
“Wisdom from the Fields of Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs & Resilience” (NEAR Science) is a great Toolkit and Infographics published last month by the Campaign for Trauma-informed Policy & Practice (CTIPP).
The Anti-Defamation League published an important new study about anti-Semitism on college campuses.
“UnMASKing Hope: Extraordinary stories of trauma survivors on their journeys to find hope” is a remarkable documentary about the “lasting impact of trauma has on survivors, their families and communities” with a great Viewer Guide.
The Justice Department issued its fifth annual report to Congress on its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. The report summarizes the Department’s extensive efforts during the reporting period from July 1, 2022 through June 30. “The Justice Department is intensifying our efforts to fight the despicable crimes of elder fraud and abuse,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “As reflected in this year’s report, the Department is aggressively pursuing perpetrators of elder fraud and abuse, supporting victims, and raising public awareness to prevent elder fraud and abuse before they occur.” And here is a video of USDOJ Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta discussing the Report.
The National Crime Victim Law Institute created a new resource. Crime Victims' Rights Enforcement & Remedies is designed to answer some frequently asked questions about what rights enforcement can look like, and possible remedies for violations. The resource includes citations for practitioners interested in reviewing case examples from around the country.
The Justice Department published two pieces of model legislation for states to consider to help address the continuing epidemic of gun violence affecting communities across the country. The model legislation is drawn from commonsense gun-safety statutes already on the books in a broad cross-section of states.
Press Release: "This session, Governor Walz signed $300 million into law for cities, counties, and tribes to meet their unique public safety, fire, or emergency management needs. The local public safety aid can be used for, but is not limited to training programs, community engagement, personnel or equipment costs, officer wellness, mental health crisis response, and victim services. The aid will be distributed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue through a formula based off city, county, and tribe population size." This money is a one-time appropriation, each local government will be deciding how to spend their share, so be sure to contact your local officials to see how your program can access these funds.
Save the date!
Action Day at the capitol is now April 3rd, 2024. Please join us in-person to pack the rotunda and make our voices heard.
Have clients who have expressed interest in talking to lawmakers or getting involved in activism? Invite them to Action Day! Look for more details from all the coalitions in the coming months.
Train the Trainer
A 2-part series by "Megan Rae of When...Advocacy: Education & Training"
When grant funding requires your program to do more trainings and outreach, how do you make the most of it? In this 2-part series, Megan Rae of When...Advocacy: Education & Training will take you through how to improve your virtual trainings and outreach within diverse communities.
The January session will take you through the nuts and bolts of an effective virtual training, from how to craft slides, use virtual tools, and tips on speaking publicly.
January 4th 1pm-2:30pm
How to Engage a Virtual Audience: Tools and tricks for effective training
This series is free for all to attend, the recordings will be made available exclusively to MAC members.
Fundamentals in Victim Services
An online training for newer crime victim services professionals
The January 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates who have been in the field for less than 2 years to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services.
Wednesday, January 24th and Thursday, January 25th
Fundamentals in Victim Services will feature interactive modules to appeal to different styles of learning, with a combination of lecture, small group work in breakout sessions, and opportunities for individual reflection. The number of attendees will be limited to 30 to maximize the quality of interaction.
Modules will take place live via Zoom. Attendees will be expected to actively participate, using the chat to engage with presenters and other participants, and turning on cameras and unmuting during large group discussions and breakout sessions.
Registration is free for MAC Member programs and $50 for non-members.
Registration will close Friday, January 19, 2024 at 5 pm CT
Improving Youth Interactions Through Fair and Impartial Justiceis a two-day training hosted by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Built on evidence-based principles, this training curriculum supports law enforcement in fostering strong community relationships, enhancing interactions with youth, and creating effective interventions to divert at-risk and minority youth from the justice system. Improving procedural justice efforts in the juvenile justice system offers an unmatched return-on-investment for law enforcement agencies. March 14th and 15th, $325. Click here to learn more.
Identifying and Responding to Child Labor Trafficking: What is the Role of CACs? The Minnesota Children's Alliance is excited to host this training with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This training will focus on developing an understanding of what labor trafficking of children looks like in Minnesota. This includes an overview of existing responses, services, and protocols for response. Participants will learn skills for identifying labor trafficking among other types of child abuse, and we will spend time discussing possible roles and resources for serving labor trafficking children and youth in CACs. January 16th, 10am-1pm, free webinar. Register here.
Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Virtual Learning Series. Presented by Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota. January 18, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. February 1, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. February 15, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Free Webinars. Click here to register.
Verbal and De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution. Presented NCJTC. Learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. March 6th-7th, 10am-2pm, virtual, $225. Click here to learn more.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Stalking Awareness Month in January, NOVA is hosting a free web event, Now I Speak, on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 pm CST with survivor Anna Nasset, who will provide an overview of and discuss some of her story as a survivor of stalking, including her experience with victim services. For more information and to register, visit here.
“Greening & Growing” Strategies to Create Protective Environments and Prevent Sexual & Domestic Violence. Presented by Prevent Connect. January 17th 1pm CST. This webinar aims to explore how creating protective environments and strengthening social connection by increasing green spaces in rural areas builds protective factors to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Click here to register.
Jobs and Boards:
The Office of Justice Programs will be hiring a number of positions over 3 phases. Check their employment page for the current postings.
Activating Change, a Deaf advocacy organization, is hiring for 3 roles currently. Check out their careers page for more details.
The State of Minnesota is looking for folks to serve on the Supervised Release Board. Click here for more info, as well as how to attend an information session virtually on January 19th.
The Minnesota Alliance on Crime connects systems, service providers, and victims to advance the response for victims of all crime. MAC is a membership coalition of more than 90 crime victim service providers in Minnesota, including prosecution-based victim/witness programs, community programs, law enforcement agencies, and individuals committed to supporting crime victims. We support our membership through training, technical assistance, resources, public policy and legislative initiatives, and networking opportunities.
To join our coalition of Minnesota crime victim service programs, click here.
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The Minnesota Alliance on Crime advances a collective movement to eliminate the systemic barriers experienced by people impacted by crime.
VISION
The Minnesota Alliance on Crime envisions a world where people impacted by crime, particularly those who are historically marginalized, can heal, achieve justice, and restore balance to their lives.
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