Office Closed January 1st

During the last two weeks of the year, Standpoint staff will be taking time to recharge, spend moments with loved ones, and return to the work renewed. As a result, our office will be operating with reduced staffing. You may experience a slight delay in returned phone calls or responses, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Even during this period of lighter staffing, our commitment to survivors and our community remains steadfast. We will continue to respond as quickly as possible and ensure that those who need us are supported.

If you need urgent assistance, please contact Day One’s Crisis Hotline: 1.866.223.111

Journey of Hope Award now accepting nominations!

Each year during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Standpoint recognizes the passion and dedication of those who work to bring safety and justice to domestic and sexual violence victim/survivors. The work we do as change makers often goes overlooked. This award recognizes the courage and strength of these individuals and honors their on-going efforts to; provide advocacy and justice to domestic and sexual violence survivors; help build communities intolerant of domestic and sexual violence; and work to change people's lives for the better.  

This is a chance for coworkers to celebrate each other and an opportunity for Standpoint to honor passion and dedication within the field. We seek candidates in three categories: Advocacy, Legal Services, and Outstanding Community Service.

For more information and to fill out a nomination form, visit Journey of Hope Award — STANDPOINT

New Laws Registration Open Now!

We are thrilled to announce that registration for New Laws 2025 is now officially OPEN!

We know your calendars are packed, your hearts are full, and your phones never stop ringing. But even superheroes need training updates, fresh tools, and time to connect with others who get it.

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.

Can’t wait to see you on the road!

Register here for new laws 2025!

Announcing Action Line Summer Hours

Starting Memorial Day week to Labor Day week, Standpoint’s Action Line will shift to summer hours:

⏰ New Hours:

Monday – Thursday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Our team remains here to support advocates and victim/survivors of domestic and sexual violence with legal advice and legal advocacy. If you reach us outside of these hours, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Wishing you a safe and healthy summer!