April 22-April 28 marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. In Minnesota, we remember victims of all forms of crime. We remember how far we’ve come in securing the rights of crime victims’ and yet how far we still have to go to ensure that every victim of a crime receives sensitive and comprehensive help. Some may wonder what can I do to make a difference, and simply to “Start by Believing” can make all the difference in the world. Later this week, we will have a post with websites that you can check out for more information and ideas on how to get involved and make a difference! Remember April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted before the age of eighteen. Join us on Thursday, April 18 as we sample a variety of wines and cheeses and raise money to aid services to victims of sexual assault. A Taste of Awareness will take place at the Ace Bar and Grill in St. Cloud from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on April 18. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are still available for Central MN Sexual Assault Center’s 1st Annual, “A Taste of Awareness.” The event will include a wine and cheese tasting and raffle tickets available to purchase for the chance to win great prizes! The event will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Ace Bar and Grill in St. Cloud, get you tickets now from at the Ace, Coborn’s or Cash Wise Liquor, or at Central MN Sexual Assault Center.
Join the College of Saint Benedict’s students in supporting an end to violence against women by attending, Take Back the Night on Monday, April 8 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in Gorecki Hall on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN.
The Ace Bar & Grill and Coborn’s Liquor Presents:
A Taste of Awareness
A fundraiser for the Central MN Sexual Assault Center
Featuring: Wine and cheese pairings
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
6 pm-8 pm
The Ace Bar & Grill
423 East Saint Germain, St. Cloud, MN
Advanced tickets are $20 and may be purchased at
The Ace Bar and Grill,
Coborn’s or Cash Wise Liquor Store locations or
CMSAC, 15 Riverside Drive NE – St. Cloud, MN
Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $25
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Join Students Against Sex Trafficking on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 pm to view the film, “Nefarious.” The film is a documentary depicting stories of human trafficking victims. The film will be shown in Atwood Little Theatre on the St. Cloud State University campus.
There is still time to sign up for Central MN Sexual Assault Center’s (CMSAC) Spring Volunteer Advocate Training. The training is a 40-hour commitment that will qualify you to be a support counselor to victims of sexual assault on CMSAC’s 24-hour crisis line.
After completing training, CMSAC asks for a commitment of 2 volunteer shifts per month, which are on-call from your home. The shifts are overnights and weekends. CMSAC also requires that you attend a once a month Volunteer Advocate meeting and commit to volunteering for 10-12 months.
Volunteering to help victims of sexual assault is both challenging and rewarding at the same time. The experience and skills that you gain from working with individuals in crisis will be invaluable to future careers in psychology, social work, human relations, criminal justice, women studies, and many other areas of study. See the volunteer page on the website for an application!
The next Volunteer Advocate Training will be starting on February 25, 2013. The training will be Monday evenings from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm and two Saturdays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Please call and talk to Tamara for more information at 320-251-4357 or e-mail at thennesvix@cmsac.org.
Central MN Sexual Assault Center 