Thanks to the hard work of Representative John Lesch and of those that called their representatives, the Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images bill (aka Revenge Porn) just passed the Minnesota House unanimously: 128-0! The bill is now on its way to the Governor’s desk for signature. CMSAC would like to express our thanks to all of those individuals that worked hard to support survivors of sexual violence!
Did you know that CMSAC provides educational presentations to the community, professionals, and students on various topics related to sexual violence?
One of the many topics CMSAC presents on is bystander intervention. Bystander intervention is about intervening when we see something that makes our gut turn, when we see a crime occurring, or if someone is in danger. It’s On Us to stop sexual assault by intervening when we see our friends and/or family members pressuring another to have sex, or if they are trying to have sex with someone who did not and/or cannot consent to sex. What are some ways you can take action to stop sexual assault?
To learn more about the types of presentations CMSAC provides or to schedule a presentation on bystander intervention, please visit our Program and Services tab under Trainings and Education. You can also email us at cmsac@cmsac.org or call (320) 251-4357.
Sexual violence survivors are:
3 times more likely to suffer from depression
6 times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder
4 times more likely to contemplate suicide (RAINN.org).
Join The Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center and The Beautiful Mind Project end the stigmas surrounding sexual violence and mental health by participating in tomorrow’s Run to Refresh 5k. Proceeds from the 5k will go towards services at CMSAC and The Beautiful Mind Project. We hope to see you there! #MHAM2016
Did you know that CMSAC is funded through the Minnesota Department of Health to provide supportive services to sexually exploited & trafficked youth in our area?
The deadline to bring a civil claim forward under The Child Victim Act is May 25th!
If you were a victim of child sexual abuse and were older than 24 at the time the Child Victim Act was passed (May 25th, 2013) you have a three year window of opportunity to bring a civil claim forward.
Survivors should consider what they hope to gain from engaging in the civil legal process. A defendant may not always have financial resources to make a survivor whole, with regard to injury, but other results may be just as satisfying such as legal recognition of the harm done, validation of the survivors claims, and notice of the defendants actions to the community.
The Child Victim Act provides survivors of child sexual abuse an opportunity to seek civil justice in a situation where the criminal statute of limitations has likely run out.
Survivors of child sexual abuse have the option to pursue both criminal and civil actions. CMSAC advocates are available to help you explore all options.
For more information or referrals on your options to report criminally or civilly please contact us by calling 320-251-4357 or e-mail us at cmsac@cmsac.org.
Did you know that CMSAC sells t-shirts year round?
So…if you are trying to decide what to wear to this Saturday’s Run to Refresh 5k and want to show support for CMSAC, we got you covered.
The “I heart consensual sex” t-shirts are $10, all others are $5. For size inquiries and availability, please call (320) 251-4357.
With only 2 days left in Sexual Assault Awareness month show your support by following clicking here to change your profile picture!
You can also show support by joining us at Granite City and showing them the flyer attached for 10% of your total bill that will be donated to CMSAC!
1 in 4 women and 1 in 100 men will experience military sexual trauma. Help bring awareness to the problem of military sexual trauma by stopping by the St. Cloud VA, today from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, to view their Clothesline Project. This project displays t-shirts “decorated by veterans who are survivors of sexual abuse with messages of assurance and hope.”
“This raises awareness for veterans, the community and out employees,” says Joy Finkelson, the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator for the VA. “And [it] reduces the stigma for people to feel more comfortable coming forward to say this happened to [them], and to let people know they’re not the only one who has experienced this.”
Read More: VA’s ‘Clothesline Project’ Raises Awareness of Military Sexual Abuse | http://wjon.com/vas-clothesline-project-raises-awareness-of-military-sexual-abuse/?trackback=blogroll_widget-st-cloud-area-news&trackback=tsmclip #SAAM #April
Refresh Nutrition’s “Run to Refresh 5k” is being held on May 7th, 2016 at the Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids. A portion of the proceeds from the 5k will be going towards services at the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center and The Beautiful Mind Project. The cost for pre-registration is $25 and $30 the day of the race. Pre-registrations can be completed by going to www.refreshnutritionsr.com. In addition, individuals and businesses have the opportunity to participate in this event by sponsoring the 5k.
Sponsorship package rates run from $100-$1000. Each sponsorship package comes with a bag stuffer, or the ability to advertise for your business or agency by providing an item containing your business or agencies information to be included in the sponsorship bags. If purchasing the $500 or $1000 sponsorship package, businesses can advertise on one of the race route signs throughout the 5k route. Finally, there will be a sponsorship sheet recognizing the sponsors at the event as well as giving sponsor’s Facebook recognition.
Interested in signing up to be a sponsor? Cash, credit/debit cards, and checks are all accepted. Please make checks payable to Refresh Nutrition. Cash and check payments can be mailed to or dropped off at 102 2nd Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. For payments using a credit/debit card please call (320) 493-9517 to complete that transaction.
For additional inquiries, please call Refresh Nutrition at (320) 493-9517. We hope to see you there!
Direct donations ensure all of your donation goes directly to helping CMSAC provide much needed services to survivors of sexual violence.
*To make a direct donation please call 320-251-4357 and ask how you can contribute.*
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