New Laws 2026 Registration NOW OPEN!

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.

New Laws 2026 Schedule:

August 13 & 14: Lake City
August 20 & 21: St. Cloud
August 31 & September 1: St. Paul
September 17 & 18: Grand Rapids
September 24 & 25: Grand Marais
October 1 & 2: Virtual (Zoom)

Register Now!

Office and Action Line Independence Day Hours

Standpoint will be operating with reduced staff on Friday July 3rd and Monday July 6th.

Standpoint’s Action Line and office will remain closed for summer hours on Friday July 3rd starting at 12pm.

Correspondence will be delayed during this time. Thank you for your patience!

If you need urgent assistance, please contact Day One’s Crisis Hotline: 1.866.223.1111

Action Line - NEW SUMMER HOURS

Summer Hours Announcement - Standpoint Action Line

Starting in June through the end of July, Standpoint’s Action Line will shift to summer hours:

⏰ New Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 12 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!

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