Upcoming events, webinars, and news from the field
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In this issue:
Letter from the Executive Director
Meet our Interns
Regional Meetings
News from the Field
Upcoming Trainings
Job Postings
MAC has begun administering the Minnesota Heals Family Support Fund. The MN Heals Family Support fund was created to provide financial support for families impacted by a law enforcement deadly-use-of-force incident. This fund can provide financial resources for the funeral and burial of a family’s loved one, as well as mental health services.
MAC has a history of advocating for much needed systemic reforms and financial investment for individuals, families, and communities who experience violence and trauma. The MN Heals Family Support Fund will now allow MAC to advocate for families, impacted by a law enforcement deadly-use-of-force incident, in a much needed and tangible way. MAC looks forward to building and strengthening relationships with grassroot efforts around the state to comprehensively support families when they experience a traumatic loss of a loved one.
MAC is committed to continuing to provide support and resources that are guided by our core values. All of MAC’s work is rooted in equity that prioritizes underserved communities and MAC works to increase equitable outcomes for all those impacted by crime across all systems. MAC’s Director of Operations, Amee Krogfus, will be the contact for families and advocates who may be working with eligible family members. For more information and to access the MN Heals Family Support Fund application, please visit MAC’s website: mnallianceoncrime.org/resources/mhfsf/
If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by the tragic loss of a loved one in a law enforcement deadly-use-of-force incident, between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025, please contact Amee Krogfus: amee@mnallianceoncrime.org | 612-940-8090 x105 for more information on the Minnesota Heals Family Support Fund.
In peace,
Bobbi
Meet Stacey Martin, one of MAC's spring interns. Stacey attends Hamline University and would like to be a prosecutor.
Meet Evan Thorn, he is a current senior at Hamline University from Farmington, MN. Evan is graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJ). He hopes to work with the BCA or a related organization that focuses on public safety and/or victim's rights advocacy. "I look forward to making an impact in the field working alongside MAC!"
Regional Meetings
Virtual and In-Person
The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in February 2024 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC.
The Northern, Central, and Southern regional meetings will take place virtually on Zoom. The Metro regional meeting will take place in-person only at the Department of Corrections office in St. Paul, MN. Members are encouraged to attend any of the 4 regional meetings if their schedules do not allow them to attend the meeting for their region.
To register for the meeting you would like to attend, click on the title below:
A Report Finds Prosecutor Case Backlog Has Worsened since the Pandemic, Harming the Judicial System – a survey by Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and Lafayette College reveals mounting caseload challenges facing U.S. prosecutors. U.S. prosecutor offices have an average of more than 14,000 cases awaiting trial, according to a national survey released by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA).
The Council on Criminal Justice Violent Crime Working Group identifies Ten Essential Actions that cities can take now to reduce community gun violence.
National Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 29 to February 2, 2024, and OVC TTAC offers great resources to help you promote this week.
The Minnesota Restorative Services Directory for 2024 is now available. Click here to access the directory.
NCVLI and IACP have partnered to create key resources: jurisdiction-specific (1) summaries of relevant victims’ rights and identification of promising practices regarding those rights, and (2) an overview of the laws governing privacy, confidentiality and privilege. You can access these in on a dedicated page of their Victim Law Library.”
Minnesota Women's Press has a series on Re-Imagining Public Safety.Click here to read articles about myths of crime, housing issues, and much more.
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.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Free Webinar
March 6th, 2024
12pm-1:30pm CT
Effective January 1, 2024, Minnesota law allows certain people to request an order from the court to prohibit someone from purchasing or possessing a firearm. This type of order is called an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO). Although the term is not used in the Minnesota law, laws that authorize these types of orders are often called “red flag” laws. An ERPO may be issued if a person poses a significant danger of bodily harm to others and/or is at significant risk of suicide if they possess a firearm.
Presenter Rana Alexander, Esq. of Standpoint will explain the new law as well as how it will be handled by the courts and law enforcement. This session will help you to better explain this new protection order to victims and help them through the process of filing for and enforcing it.
This webinar is free for all to attend. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members.
An online training for experienced crime victim services professionals
Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st
8:30am-4:30pm
The March 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years.
Topics covered in this training:
The science behind intergenerational trauma, and how to work within family systems
The value of control and how to work with victims to understand how they can use control to empower themselves
Occupational Identity (OI) and how to sustain your work for an entire career
Facilitated networking session with fellow participants
Putting inclusion into practice with an equity tool
How to manage people effectively and create a positive work environments.
Registration is free for MAC Member programs and $50 for non-members.
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.
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.
Join the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) for its 9th National Town Hall on “Trauma Across the Lifespan of Mass Violence Survivors & Impacted Communities” on Thursday, February 22 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST. Click here to register.
Event: Intimate Partner Homicide Memorial to honor the lives lost in 2023. Hosted by Violence Free Minnesota at the St. Paul College Club. Thursday, February 1 at 10am.
NOVA will be hosting Civil Justice Systems: What Advocates Need to Know to Help Victims of Violence on Wednesday, February 14th virtually through Zoom. This is a one-day training designed to help advocates understand the basic frameworks of the civil and administrative justice systems to encourage victims to explore the range of potential remedies that could impact their daily lives. The cost is $50 for NOVA members and $75 for non-members. Register here.
NOVA’s 50th Annual Training Event: Registration is now open for NOVA’s 50th Annual Training Event at the end of January. The conference will be held in Washington D.C. from July 29th – August 1st, 2024. MAC staff member Becca Muskat will be presenting a session on July 30th!
Conflict vs. Conversation: An open conversation with members of the love is respect National Youth Council about healthy conflict resolution for teens and young adults. Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of any relationship, but when emotions are running high, communication could go awry. Join members of the love is respect National Youth Council as they discuss ways teens and young adults can navigate difficult conversations healthfully, with mutual respect. This session will be moderated by our love is respect Director, Angela Lee and will be interpreted into ASL and Spanish. Feb 21, 2024 03:00 PM CT. Register here.
Council on Criminal Justice on Tuesday, February 6, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for ‘Crime Trends in 2023: What We Know – and What Cities are Doing About It,’ as we explore trends in 12 offenses for 34 large cities across the U.S and talk with leading experts about what’s driving them. Panelists will also dig into what cities are doing to reduce crime, address community fears, and improve public confidence in the effective and equitable administration of justice. A Q&A will follow the presentation.” For more information and to register, visit here.
“Teen Dating Violence” on Thursday, February 15, from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm CST. “Teen dating violence (TDV) is an adverse childhood experience that affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. Teen dating violence profoundly impacts lifelong health, opportunity, and well-being. This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), will educate prosecutors on the dynamics of teen dating violence, the trauma that victims may have suffered, how to assist victims, and how to prevent teen dating violence. OJJDP’s National Training and Technical Assistance Center will share registration information with NDAA for CLE credit purposes.” For more information and to register, visit here.
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 4 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.
Dakota County Attorney's Office is hiring a Victim Witness Specialist. Click here to apply, application closes on 2/2/2024.
The Minnesota Elder Justice Center is hiring a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to coordinate and support a vulnerable adult/elder abuse MDT in St. Louis County, MN. Click here for more information.
Applications are now open for the Esperanza United's research and policy Latin@ leadership fellowship which provides training, professional development, and networking opportunities for Latina women pursuing research and policy advocacy careers. Applicants must be undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate students. Application deadline is 11:59 pm ET on February 11, 2024.
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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