Save the Date - New Laws 2025 Dates Announced!

Standpoint is excited to announce that our highly anticipated annual New Laws Training is getting ready to travel around the state, and you are cordially invited to join!

This essential event is designed for attorneys, advocates, law enforcement, court officials and other Minnesota professionals who support survivors of domestic assault, sexual assault and human trafficking, and navigate the justice system.

More details and registration coming soon – Stay tuned!

In the meantime, mark your calendar and share with your team.

New Laws Dates & Locations:

  • August 7 & 8: Luverne

  • August 14 & 15: Red Wing

  • August 21 & 22: Willmar

  • September 4 & 5: Perham

  • September 18 & 19: Virginia

  • September 25 & 26: Minneapolis

  • October 2 & 3: Virtual

Can’t wait to see you there!

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!

Stand with Standpoint Trivia Registration NOW OPEN!

Stand with Standpoint Trivia registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us for our 2025 spring fundraiser event on Tuesday, April 29! Your involvement is crucial in safeguarding and empowering victims. Together, let's ensure they receive the safety, support, and knowledge they deserve. Stand in solidarity with us as we amplify the voices of survivors. Don't miss this opportunity to make a tangible difference!

We are so excited to see you there!!

More information can be found on our events page on our website:

Stand with Standpoint Trivia — STANDPOINT

Breaking Up With Social Media: Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

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Standpoint has done a careful review of our mission, vision, and values, and determined that Meta does not align with our core values as an organization committed to creating positive change in our community. To stay up to date on the work we are doing, sign up to receive our newsletter on our website homepage!

Call to Action: Funding Opportunities Are Being Pulled

The Office on Violence Against Women just withdrew all their 2025 funding opportunities. This is a major blow to victims services programs across the U.S. and we need your help TODAY to contact your members of Congress to advocate for continuation of these funding opportunities. Please see the images [and in the comments of this post] for instructions and a script for contacting your members of Congress. #OVWSavesLives #NoMoreSurvivorServicesCuts

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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Every February we recognize Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month as a way to highlight teen dating violence, while also working to prevent violence from happening in the first place. Standpoint offers services to youth who are going through domestic violence, sexual violence, or dating violence - with no intake process.

Congrats to our Journey of Hope Award Winners!

Advocacy: Brittany Anderson - Victim Services Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Corrections

Community Member: Taylor Martin - Investigator, Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Legal Services: Karen Kugler - Child Support Magistrate, Tenth Judicial District

Come celebrate their work at our Stand with Standpoint event next Thursday!

www.standpointmn.org/stand-with-standpoint

Learn more about our Journey of Hope Award: www.standpointmn.org/journey-of-hope-award

Silent Auction is NOW OPEN!

Our silent auction is NOW OPEN. Check out the items here: https://www.32auctions.com/SWS23

The auction will close October 12th during our Stand with Standpoint event at the Day Block Event Center @ 8pm CST. Come join us for a night of celebration and dancing and bring home some of these exciting items!

Please note that all bidding for the auction will be done online. Pick-up will be at the Stand with Standpoint event (or for some larger items, pick up in St. Paul at our office will be required). If you'd like to support from afar, we may be able to ship some smaller items.

If nothing in the auction strikes your interest but you'd still like to support, you can donate here: www.standpointmn.org/donate

Learn more about this event here: www.standpointmn.org/stand-with-standpoint #23SWS

Journey of Hope Award 2023

Do you know of an advocate, legal services, or community member who is deserving of recognition for their work with survivors in Minnesota? Nominate them today!

We are seeking nominations for the following categories:

-Advocacy
-Legal Services
-Community Member

https://www.standpointmn.org/journey-of-hope-award
Submit your nomination by Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 4pm CST.

Each year, during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Standpoint recognizes the passion and dedication of those who work to bring safety and justice to domestic and sexual violence survivors in Minnesota. Awards will be presented Oct 12th during Stand with Standpoint. #23SWS #StandWithStandpoint

Stand with Standpoint: get your tickets!

REGISTER NOW for Stand with Standpoint 2023! This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join Standpoint as we celebrate our hardworking team and the advocates, attorneys, and other professionals in Minnesota who work with survivors.

Stand with us as we stand with survivors.

Cost:
$50 - Advocates
$75 - General Admission
$100 - At the door/day of event

Find more information and registration here: https://www.standpointmn.org/stand-with-standpoint

Know someone who's deserving of our Journey of Hope Award? Nominate them here: https://www.standpointmn.org/journey-of-hope-award and get your event ticket to celebrate our awardees!