Central MN Sexual Assault Center

CMSAC is currently looking for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to be a part of the SANE program.

SANE staff are committed to providing a higher standard of evidence collection and care to speed the victims’ recovery to a higher level of functioning. If you or someone you know are interested in applying, check out the position: https://cmsac.org/employment-internship-opportunities/

It’s important that everyone feel confident in themselves.

After experiencing sexual violence, this can be challenging. That’s why CMSAC offers one on one sessions and group presentations to help build survivors’ confidence and self-esteem.

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CMSAC is thrilled to partner with Shear Dynamics to raise awareness and resources for victims of human trafficking. We can’t wait to see you for tomorrow’s #FirstFridaysAtShear!

For more information on the event, check out Shear Dynamics page here: https://www.facebook.com/ShearDynamicsSalon/

Yoga is beneficial in helping to relax both body and mind.

If you have been affected by sexual or domestic violence, Return Yoga is offering its next free yoga session tomorrow, November 3^rd at 6:30 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

In 2015, #GivingTuesday raised $116.7 million for nonprofits. This was 145% more than what was donated in 2014. With this many donations, it’s easy to see why #GivingTuesday has become a tradition, not a trend.

If you can’t wait until 11/29, donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Central-Minnesota-Sexual-Assault-Center

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, rape anxiety is a common emotion that many women feel every day.

Read about it: http://www.upworthy.com/whats-rape-anxiety-this-woman-explained-it-to-her-favorite-men-and-they-were-shocked

Happy Friday from our friendly neighborhood cat, Meatloaf! We don’t know if that is his real name but he sure is friendly.

We like to think that Meatloaf stopped by to make sure we are providing the best trauma-informed services to the survivors we serve.

We hope you have a great weekend! If you need us this weekend, advocates are available 24/7 by calling (320) 251-4357

Your body belongs to you.

Children are often instructed to show certain forms of affection to other adults, even with relatives they have never met before. Showing affection should always be the choice of the child.

Letting children give consent in these situations teaches children that they have a voice when it comes to providing consent.

It’s no secret that living with a disability in today’s society is difficult. Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are at a higher risk for sexual abuse than others, and they are often at risk for repeated instances of victimization.

Disability rights journalist, David Perry, states that individuals with disabilities deserve to pursue healthy sexual relationships, to live an independent and full life, and more importantly, justice. Read about it here: https://psmag.com/rape-culture-and-disability-319e001ce3c2#.skbyyt2xr