NEW LAWS

Our annual New Laws training program is the most visible of our programs. It is the single greatest source of up-to-date legal information to advocates and professionals.  New Laws effectively utilizes a "Train the Trainer" model, where critical information is provided to a core group of people who then disburse it in wider circles.  The first day of New Laws provides attendees with Special Topic presentations. The second day focuses on changes in statutory and case law, both in Minnesota and Federally, that have occurred in the previous year and have an impact on sexual and domestic violence.

Our New Laws Training 2025 was a great success!

We had 254 registrants across seven sessions throughout the state.

Our most sincere thanks to all the organizations that helped host our two-day sessions. Your support made it possible for us to reach advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, and other professionals working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault—helping them strengthen their tools and knowledge to better serve their communities. Southwest Crisis Center, Hope Coalition, Safe Avenues, Someplace Safe, Justice North, Domestic Abuse Service Center and last but not least OurFamilyWizard, all of us at Standpoint would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support and partnership.

To all our attendees, we want to thank you for being part of this year’s training. Your energy, questions, and commitment made the sessions truly meaningful.