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The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is a nonpartisan - [Present to MAC Members](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/present-to-mac-members/) - [MAC in the news](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/macinthenews/) - Throughout the years, dedicated coalition members and volunteers of MAC sought to advance services for victims of general crime. - [Thank You](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/thank-you/) - [Have you experienced identity theft?](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/have-you-experienced-identity-theft/) - Minnesota Identity Theft & Cybercrime Information & Resource Network - [MITCIRN](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/mitcirn/) - Minnesota Identity Theft & Cybercrime Information & Resource Network - [Trauma Informed Leadership Series](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/traumainformedleadershipseries/) - Join us for this training series on trauma informed leadership, featuring webinars, in-person trainings, and a book club discussion guide. - [Membership Form](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/membership-form/) - [Resources](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/resources/) - Resources grouped by category for all types of victims. - [Donor Dashboard](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/donor-dashboard/) - [Donation Failed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donation Confirmation](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt] - [Cultivating Culture Change](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/cultivatingculturechange/) - Webinars, workshops and resources for victim service professionals on creating culture change and occupational identity management. - [OJP Focus Groups](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/regionalmeetings2020-2/) - [Identity Theft Training for Law Enforcement](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/idtheftlawenforce/) ## Events - [Working with Victims with Severe Mental Illness](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/severe_mental_illness/) - Violence and crime are systemic problems that impact all members of a community, either directly or indirectly. Crime victims may experience new or exacerbated mental health issues as the result of being the victim of a crime, and research shows that people with mental health issues are also statistically more likely to be victimized themselves. - [DOC Restorative Justice Program Webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/assisting-families-of-missing-persons-webinar-2/) - DOC Restorative Justice Program Webinar This is an online training webinar catered to victim service professionals. Attendees will hear from professionals at the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) Restorative Justice Program about their work, what crime victim service professionals should know, the apology letter process, and more. There will be time for a Q&A, so - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 101](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-feb26-2/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The February 2026 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Topics covered in this training: The Neurobiology of Trauma Advocating within Systems Experienced Advocate Panel Occupational Identity Management and Preventing Burnout Crime Victims' Rights Financial - [Assisting Families of Missing Persons Webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/assisting-families-of-missing-persons-webinar/) - Assisting Families of Missing Persons Webinar This is an online training webinar catered to victim service professionals working with families of missing persons. Attendees will hear from representatives of the Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office, and the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. This training is designed - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-apr26/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The April 2026 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered in - [MN Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act (MRRA): Update of Implementation with Focus on Victim Input](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mrra-update/) - MN Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act (MRRA): Update of Implementation with Focus on Victim Input Liz Richards and Mainhia Thao of the Department of Corrections Victim Services and Restorative Justice Unit will present on updates to the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA). Webinar will include a brief overview of the MRRA, updates on the DOC's phased - [Virtual Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting-spring26/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening a virtual regional meeting in April 2026 for our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. Attend to learn - [Gathering for Good: Honoring Renee Good and Healing in Community](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/gathering-for-good-honoring-renee-good-and-healing-in-community/) - Join the Minnesota Alliance on Crime for a community gathering focused on healing and wellness in the wake of the killing of Renee Good. The free event will include: Catering by Jakeeno Pizza and Pasta A community art wall Mindful movement based grounding Therapy dogs Mental health resources Community sing from the Justice Choir songbook - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-feb26/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The February 2026 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Topics covered in this training: The Neurobiology of Trauma Advocating within Systems Experienced Advocate Panel Occupational Identity Management and Preventing Burnout Crime Victims' Rights Financial - [Virtual Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting-fall2025/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC), Violence Free Minnesota (VFMN), the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), the Minnesota Children's Alliance (MCA), Mending the Sacred Hoop (MSH), and the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) is convening a virtual regional meeting in November 2025 for all our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity - [Wellness Workshop: Being and Becoming: Connecting with our Inner Wisdom for Liberation and Joy](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/pet-show-tell-2/) - Being and Becoming: Connecting with our Inner Wisdom for Liberation and Joy This session invites participants to pause and reconnect with their inner wisdom through the practice of Sankalpa, a Sanskrit word meaning “deep intention” or “resolve.” Drawing from yoga philosophy and mind-body medicine, we’ll explore how clarifying what matters most can guide sustainable action - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-oct25/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The October 2025 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered in this - [VAWA Implementation Plan Listening Session](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/vawa-listening-session/) - Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Implementation Plan Listening Session What is the VAWA Implementation Plan? The VAWA Implementation Plan is a 4-year, statewide plan to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Each state and territory completes an implementation plan in order to be eligible to receive the VAWA Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution - [Jigsaw for Justice: A Fundraiser for the Minnesota Alliance on Crime](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/jigsaw-for-justice-2025/) - Support the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, a coalition of victim advocates, and compete with a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece PuzzleTwist puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishing teams. There will also be raffle prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. - [Wellness Workshop: Pet Show and Tell](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/pet-show-tell/) - Pet Show and Tell Take a break with your colleagues and show off you adorable pets! Hop on zoom with MAC and bring your pet or photos and videos of your pet to share. We want to hear how you came up with their names, their quirks, and their favorite things! Lower your blood pressure by - [Wellness Workshop: From Stress to Strength: The Toolkit](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/stress-to-strength/) - From Stress to Strength: The Toolkit Life can be overwhelming, but with the right tools, you can navigate challenges with confidence. In this empowering workshop, participants will discover a variety of coping skills that are practical, effective, and customizable to their unique needs and circumstances. We’ll explore how consistent practice can transform these tools into - [Joint Annual Member Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2025/) - All 6 statewide victim services coalitions are proud to announce that they will be hosting a 3-day joint annual meeting and training event for all members. General Schedule: Tuesday, September 9th: 11:30am-5pm Wednesday, September 10th: 9:30am-4pm Thursday, September 11th: 9:30am-12pm Fast Facts: Registration is free for all coalition members. Lunch is provided each day. Travel - [Wellness Workshop: Connecting Mind and Body- Movement for Stress Relief](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/movement-for-stress-relief/) - Connecting Mind and Body – Movement for Stress Relief This session offers a chance to pause, reset, and reconnect. We’ll begin with a short guided body scan, followed by gentle stretching and simple movement—including optional shaking or dance—to help release stress stored in the body. No experience necessary, and everything can be done at your - [Virtual Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting-summer25/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening a virtual regional meeting in June 2025 for our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. Attend to learn the latest - [Wellness Workshop: Mind/Body Magic Tricks: Mindful Somatic Stretches for Busy People](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mind-body-magic/) - Mind/Body Magic Tricks: Mindful Somatic Stretches for Busy People This wellness workshop explores grounding somatic and breathing techniques that anyone can do in their workspace or throughout their workday. We will explore common points of stress in our bodies and ways to mindfully address and prevent stress; participants will walk away with mind/body tools that - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-june2025/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The June 2025 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Topics covered in this training: The Neurobiology of Trauma Advocating within Systems Experienced Advocate Panel Occupational Identity Management and Preventing Burnout Crime Victims' Rights Financial - [Transgender 101 for Professionals Working with Survivors Who Identify as Transgender](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/trans-101/) - Transgender 101 for Professionals Working with Survivors Who Identify as Transgender Persons who are transgender have become far more visible, which is reflective of greater societal acceptance. Still, of the letters in the “LGBTQ+ alphabet” (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, “other identities”), the “Ts” (transgender persons) more often face unique challenges relative to personal relationships, - [Survivor Justice: Dismantling the Abuse to Prison Pipeline for Women and Girls](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/survivor-criminalization/) - Survivor Justice: Dismantling the Abuse to Prison Pipeline for Women and Girls This webinar will discuss the criminalization of women and girls -- especially women and girls of color -- who experience gender-based violence (GBV). The punitive response to survivors unjustly discredits, blames, and punishes women and girls survivors. After completing this session, participants will understand: Three main pathways into the justice system for - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-mar25/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The March 2025 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered in this - [Lunches with Leaders](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/lunches-leaders/) - Lunches with Leaders: March 2025 Calling all leaders! The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is hosting quarterly virtual meetings for leaders (supervisors, directors) in the crime victim services field to discuss challenges, successes, policy, and supervision. Share best practices, support each other, and develop new strategies for leadership. These meetings are informal and not recorded, they - [Wellness Workshop: Navigating Stress and Creating a Plan for Wellness](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/navigating-stress/) - Wellness Workshop: Navigating Stress and Creating a Plan for Wellness In many ways, we have internalized the belief that our value and worth are tied directly toour productivity and what we can do for others. To combat the association of self-carewith privilege, we must be intentional in our practice as we journey toward wellness.This course - [Wellness Workshop: Burnout Assessment and Discussion](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/burnout/) - Wellness Workshop: Burnout Assessment and Discussion In this one hour workshop, participants will complete the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL)- Burnout Scale, a short assessment that assesses for compassion fatigue and burnout. MAC staff will then guide a discussion about professional burnout and strategies to address it. Participants will not be asked to share their - [Wellness Workshop: Introduction to Safeguard](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/safeguard/) - Wellness Workshop: Introduction to Safeguard MAC is now offering a slate of wellness programming, including paying for group wellness sessions for our member programs. Called Safeguard, these confidential sessions will focus on stressors and coping skills. By request, a licensed clinician from the Minnesota Center for Psychology will come to your organization and provide group wellness - [Minnesota Criminal Legal Reform: Pretrial Bail and Detention Best Policies](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/pretrial/) - Minnesota Criminal Legal Reforms: Pretrial Bail and Detention Best Practices The Minnesota Justice Research Center (MNJRC) was tasked by the state legislature with researching and reporting on best practices regarding bail and pretrial detention. Their report is due mid-February and researchers Anna Hall and Anna Simonton will be presenting on their findings. The MNJRC reviewed - [Minnesota Criminal Legal Reform: Community Supervision Reform](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/csac/) - Minnesota Criminal Legal Reforms: Community Supervision Reform The Community Supervision Advisory Committee (CSAC) was created in 2023 and tasked with the goal of improving community supervision in Minnesota by providing the Commissioner of Corrections written recommendations for statewide standards for probation, supervised release, and community supervision. That report was submitted in December 2024, and co-chair - [Minnesota Criminal Legal Reform: MRRA](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mrra/) - Minnesota Criminal Legal Reforms: Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act Liz Richards of the Department of Corrections Victim Services and Restorative Justice Unit will present on the implementation of the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA) which takes effect in 2025. The act allows for incarcerated individuals to earn up to 17% off of their sentence - [Minnesota Criminal Legal Reform: Pardons and Commutations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/crc/) - Minnesota Criminal Legal Reforms: Pardons and Commutations The newly created Clemency Review Commission (CRC) is now the first group to review and hear applications and requests for waivers. Previously, all applications went straight to the Board of Pardons after being processed by staff. Carli Stark, Executive Director of the CRC, along with Gretchen Weinrich, MAC's - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-jan2025/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The January 2025 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Topics covered in this training: The Neurobiology of Trauma Advocacting within Systems Experienced Advocate Panel Occupational Identity Management and Preventing Burnout Crime Victims' Rights Financial Assistance - [Loss of Life Cases: Advocate's Perspective](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/loss-of-life-cases-part-2/) - Loss of Life Cases: Advocate's Perspective Homicide cases are serious in nature and can pose several challenges to a victim services provider. There are many dynamics that should be considered and addressed in order to fully support survivors. This webinar will outline those dynamics and provide solutions and ideas for providing mindful, responsive, and comprehensive - [Loss of Life Cases: Survivors' Perspective](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/loss-of-life-cases-part-1/) - Loss of Life Cases: Survivors' Perspective Loss of life cases are serious in nature and can pose several challenges to a victim services provider. There are many dynamics that should be considered and addressed in order to fully support survivors. Hear from Kim Adams and Thelma Gaye, whose sons were killed by members of the - [Virtual Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting-fall/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening both virtual and an in-person regional meetings in November 2024 for our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. MAC - [Rule 20 Evaluations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/rule-20/) - Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: Understanding the Interplay and How to Advocate for Victims Presenters from the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Sabrina Yates, Anne Zimmerman, and Jenna Bartelt will provide an overview of Minnesota Statute 611 and Rule 20, an overview of civil commitment, and delve into special circumstances within this process. The presenters - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-oct24/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The October 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered in - [Annual Member Meeting and Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2024/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is holding their 2024 Annual Meeting and Capacity Building In-Person at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud, MN. The Annual Membership Meeting will provide our members and allies the opportunity to learn more about the strategic work MAC staff and board are currently engaged in and provide direct feedback that will - [Jigsaw for Justice: A Fundraiser for the Minnesota Alliance on Crime](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/jigsaw-for-justice/) - Support the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, a coalition of victim advocates, and compete with a partner or build team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 300-piece PuzzleTwist puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishing teams in each category (pairs and teams). There will also be - [Bikers Against Child Abuse](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/baca/) - Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) is a non-profit, 501-C-3 tax exempt organization that exists to provide aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused. They are dedicated to the principle that one of the basic rights of childhood is to be safe and protected, and when the - [Impacts of Historical Trauma: How Collective Experience Shapes Current Responses to Systems](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/supporting-youth-2/) - This 60-minute webinar delves into the profound impact of historical trauma on various cultural and ethnic communities and explores the ways these traumas intersect with the criminal legal system. Participants will gain an understanding of how historical events have shaped collective experiences and fostered distrust in systems meant to serve and protect. Through a combination - [Virtual Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/virtual-membership-meeting/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening both virtual and an in-person regional meetings in June 2024 for our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. MAC - [In-Person Central Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-in-person-meeting/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening both virtual and an in-person regional meetings in June 2024 for our members throughout the state. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. MAC - [Supporting Youth within Toxic Family Dynamics](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/supporting-youth/) - This training will provide Victim Advocates and others working with youth ideas and strategies for supporting youth within difficult – toxic family dynamics. Youth often times (understandably so) love their family members and have strong ties to them – even in the most unsafe or abusive circumstances. Attendees will learn from youth with lived experience - [Harris Court of Appeals Decision: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/harris-coa/) - A recent court case in Minnesota has advocates asking, which conversations between victims and victim service professionals are considered material and discoverable? What should we be turning over to the prosecution, and thus the defense? Does this ruling change how we approach our interactions with victims? Join attorneys Rana Alexander of Standpoint and Alicia Aiken - [Exploring the Intersections Between Substance Use, Domestic Violence, & Other Crimes](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/erpo-2/) - Substance use coercion and problematic substance use are common challenges faced by victims of domestic violence. Victims may also be involved in other crimes as a result of substance use coercion and/or domestic violence. But crime victim service providers are often not equipped to address substance use and vice versa. As an organization with both - [Metro Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2-2024/) - **In-Person** The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. The Northern, - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-mar24/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The March 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2-2024/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. The Northern, Central, - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2-2024/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. The Northern, Central, - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2-2024/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. The Northern, Central, - [Extreme Risk Protection Orders](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/erpo/) - Effective January 1, 2024, Minnesota law allows certain people to request an order from the court to prohibit someone from purchasing or possessing a firearm. This type of order is called an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO). Although the term is not used in the Minnesota law, laws that authorize these types of orders are - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-jan2024/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The January 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. By the end of this training, advocates will be able to Understand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop skills for - [Train the Trainer: 2-Part Series](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/train-the-trainer-1/) - When grant funding requires your program to do more trainings and outreach, how do you make the most of it? In this 2-part series, Megan Rae of When...Advocacy: Education & Training will take you through how to improve your virtual trainings and outreach within diverse communities. Part 1 of the series will take you through - [Train the Trainer: 2-Part Series](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/train-the-trainer-2/) - When grant funding requires your program to do more trainings and outreach, how do you make the most of it? In this 2-part series, Megan Rae of When...Advocacy: Education & Training will take you through how to improve your virtual trainings and outreach within diverse communities. Part 1 of the series will take you through - [Minnesota's New Sentencing Laws: Impact on Victims](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mn-new-laws-hj/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Healing Justice, a national non-profit that uses restorative justice to provide healing to individuals and families that have been harmed by wrongful convictions. They will discuss the impact of these new sentencing laws on victims, and how a victim's needs should be at the forefront when an unexpected early - [Minnesota's New Sentencing Laws: Department of Corrections](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mn-new-laws-doc/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Liz Richards from the Department of Corrections, Victim Services and Restorative Justice Unit, who will present on the new laws recently passed in Minnesota which aim to reduce the number of incarcerated people. New sentencing guidelines, early release requirements, and other changes to DOC policy will be discussed. - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11-30-23/) - S The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC - [Metro Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11-29-23/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11-2-23/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11-1-23/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201-oct23/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The October 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. Topics covered in - [Annual Member Meeting and Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-and-capacity-building-training/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is holding their Annual Meeting and Capacity Building training in-person at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud, MN. The Annual Membership Meeting will provide our members and allies the opportunity to learn more about the strategic work MAC staff and board are currently engaged in and provide direct feedback that - [Felony Murder Law Reform](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/severe_mental_illness-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime host State Representative Kelly Moller and reform advocate Toni Cater to discuss the new reforms that have changed the felony murder laws regarding aiding and abetting. Rep. Moller helped to write the new laws and will take attendees through the changes, when they go into effect, and the reasoning behind - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-june-2023/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The June 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is an in-person 2.5 day training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. By the end of this training, advocates will be able to: Understand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop - [Advocating in Rural Minnesota: A Panel Discussion](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/rural-advocacy-panel/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Susie Hanson from Stevens County Attorney's Office, Kim Anderson-Moen from Someplace Safe, Vicki Walechka from Le Sueur County Victim/Witness Program, and Teresa Lhotka from Missing Children Minnesota to discuss providing advocacy in less populated areas of Minnesota. Possible topics include, but not limited to: Acessing housing, mental health resources, and - [Crime Victims' Rights Week Jeopardy!](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/crime-victims-rights-week-jeopardy/) - Crime Victims' Rights Week Jeopardy Join MAC and the Crime Victim justice Unit of the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for Crime Victim Rights' Week Jeopardy! Join as a team or as an individual (we will put individuals into teams if needed) and flex your knowledge about crime victims' rights! Prizes and bragging rights - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-6-27/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC - [Metro Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-6-27/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-6-20/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-6-13/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2023 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC - [The joint Coalition Action Day for Crime Victim Services Funding](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/the-joint-coalition-action-day-for-crime-victim-services-funding/) - The joint Coalition Action Day for Crime Victim Services Funding is March 22 at 2 pm in the Capitol Rotunda! Join Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Violence Free Minnesota, Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition, Minnesota Children's Alliance, and Mending the Sacred Hoop at the Capitol Rotunda! The event will feature legislators, community leaders, and - [ACTIVISM FOR ADVOCATES: PREPARING FOR ACTION DAY 2023](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/activism-for-advocates-preparing-for-action-day-2023/) - Join the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, Violence Free Minnesota, Mending the Sacred Hoop, Minnesota Alliance on Crime, and Minnesota Children’s Alliance on this call to learn more about: What you can and can’t do to take action and influence policy as an advocate How we can mobilize together How to be a resource for - [MAC Values Event](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-values-event/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is in the process of creating a new strategic plan for the coalition. As MAC continues to evolve our work, we believe it is important to define shared values among coalition members so that we can understand what MAC stands for. And we're inviting you to do just that. We’d now like - [Victim Privacy and Statutory Privilege](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/victim-privacy-and-statutory-privilege/) - Webinar: Victim Privacy and Statutory Privilege Presented by Adam Petras, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney An overview of and discussion about the rights that crime victims have in protecting their private, confidential, and privileged information. Learning Objectives: Discover what personal information and data about or from a victim is protected, and the differences between private, confidential, - [Fundamentals in Victim Services 201](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-201/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services 201: The March 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. By the end - [MAC Visioning Event](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-visioning-event/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime is in the process of creating a new strategic plan for the coalition. As MAC continues to evolve our work, we believe it is important to create a shared vision among coalition members so that we can have the best aspirations for our shared future. And we're inviting you to do just - [Technology Related Crimes: Protecting Victims' Privacy](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/technology-related-crimes-victim-privacy/) - This 4-part virtual training series aims to increase advocates' understanding of technology related crimes from multiple perspectives. Sessions will cover the unique impacts of technology facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography), the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and - [Technology Related Crimes: Tech Facilitated Abuse](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/technology-related-crimes-tech-facilitated-abuse/) - This 4-part virtual training series aims to increase advocates' understanding of technology related crimes from multiple perspectives. Sessions will cover the unique impacts of technology facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography), the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence - [Technology Related Crimes: Child Sexual Abuse Materials](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/technology-related-crimes-csam/) - This 4-part virtual training series aims to increase advocates' understanding of technology related crimes from multiple perspectives. Sessions will cover the unique impacts of technology facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography), the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence - [Technology Related Crimes: Law Enforcement Investigations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/technology-related-crimes-le/) - This 4-part virtual training series aims to increase advocates' understanding of technology related crimes from multiple perspectives. Sessions will cover the unique impacts of technology facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography), the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-jan2023/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The January 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. By the end of this training, advocates will be able to Understand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop skills for - [Advocacy and Mental Health Therapy: A Cross-Training for Advocates and Therapists](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/advocacy-and-mental-health-therapy-a-cross-training-for-advocates-and-therapists/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime and the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) present a virtual cross-training for both advocates and therapists. Victims and Others Impacted by Crime-Services (VOIC-S), is a new program of the Minnesota Center for Psychology that offers mental health therapy services to victims impacted by crime. VOIC-S consists of mental health professionals - [Language Access for Advocates: A Panel Discussion](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/language-access-for-advocates-a-panel-discussion/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime and Violence Free Minnesota hosts MayTong Chang from Transforming Generations, Mercedes Moreno from University of Minnesota/Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC), Hayad Abokar from Ramsey County, Katie Romey and Erin Gardner from ThinkSelf to discuss providing advocacy to survivors who do not speak the same language as you. Topics include, - [Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: The Department of Corrections](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-vine-and-haven-2-2-2/) - This 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights, systems, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, the Crime Victim Justice Unit, and the Department of Corrections. Registration is free for all, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of - [Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Post-Conviction Crime Victim Rights](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-vine-and-haven-2-2/) - This 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights, systems, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, the Crime Victim Justice Unit, and the Department of Corrections. Registration is free for all, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of - [Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Advocacy During Supervision](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-vine-and-haven-2/) - This 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights, systems, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, the Crime Victim Justice Unit, and the Department of Corrections. Registration is free for all, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of - [Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: VINE and Haven](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-vine-and-haven/) - This 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights, systems, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, the Crime Victim Justice Unit, and the Department of Corrections. Registration is free for all, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Metro Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-11/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. All MAC members - [Capacity Building: Adverse Childhood Experiences](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2-2-2/) - Empowering Survivors to Understand the Impact of Trauma: Getting Through, Not Over Presented by Jane Straub Experiences matter. Numerous research studies have shown how childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. The Ace Study is the largest study investigating the health and social effects of negative childhood experiences. Now that we have the research, - [Fundamentals of Hmong LGBTQ+ Advocacy](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/working-with-lgbtq-members-of-the-hmong-community/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Transforming Generations, an advocacy organization that aims to organize, educate, and transform cultural and power dynamics to end gender-based violence with services that are culturally relevant to the Hmong community. Presenter Seng Xiong will discuss resources, dos and don'ts, and provide a framework for working with LGBTQ+ survivors - [Breathwork Class: Get Charged Up!](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/breathwork-class-get-charged-up/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Ty Graynor, a dancer and a teacher, who will guide us through a breathwork class. The class will get you charged up for the day and help to recalibrate your nervous system. The class can be done anywhere and you keep your camera off. This is for you to - [Capacity Building: Film Screening](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2-2/) - A presentation of the documentary Paper Tigers (2014) followed by a facilitated discussion of the film “Stressed brains can’t learn.” That was the nugget of neuroscience that Jim Sporleder, principal of a high school riddled with violence, drugs and truancy, took away from an educational conference in 2010. Three years later, the number of fights - [Capacity Building: Book Club](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2/) - Discussion of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Book chosen by members at last year’s member meeting The Body Keeps the Score is a cutting-edge offering for the general reader to comprehend the complex effects of trauma, and a guide to a - [Annual Member Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-member-meeting/) - The Virtual Annual Membership Meeting will provide our members and allies the opportunity to learn more about the strategic work MAC staff and board are currently engaged in and provide direct feedback that will shape MAC’s initiatives moving forward. Members will also ratify changes to MAC’s bylaws and vote on the presented slate of candidates - [Civil Committments: Part Two](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/civil-committments-part-two/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Brittany Anderson from the Department of Correction’s Victim Services and Restorative Justice Unit. The 90-minute webinar will focus on the Department of Corrections role in the civil commitment review process and how that intersects with predatory offender notifications. With recent changes to this unit it can be confusing - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-2/) - About Fundamentals in Victim Services: The June 2022 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. By the end of this training, advocates will be able to: Understand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop skills for providing - [Trauma-Responsive Mental Health Access Listening Session](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/trauma-responsive-mental-health-access-listening-session/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is working with the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) to understand the types of gaps victims/survivors of general crime experience when accessing trauma-responsive mental health services. If you provide direct services or support victims of crime in their healing processes, we want to hear from you! This survey is - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This June’s regional - [Metro Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This June’s regional - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This June’s regional - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in summer 2022 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This June’s regional - [Forensic Commitments Overview](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/forensic-commitments-overview/) - Presented by: Michael L. Woods, Regional Ombudsman Wednesday, April 6, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yk_qkJXwRWqkzwE4E1pOFw This webinar will NOT be recorded Description While working in crime victims’ services, it is critical that professionals know many aspects of the criminal justice response which includes the process of forensic commitments. If you ever wanted - [Walking the Talk: Practicing Management Conversations for Culture Change](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/walking-the-talk-practicing-management-conversations-for-culture-change/) - Presented by Dr. Johnanna Ganz Thursday February 24, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST Registration Link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej0d93elb170e9b7&oseq=&c=&ch= Fee: $0 for members; $50.00/person for non-members Description: Cultivating culture change in the victim services field starts with the current generation of leaders, especially knowing how to have conversations about occupational identity (OI) management with peers - [Building Your Personal Change Map: Occupational Identity Management for Career Sustainability](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/building-your-personal-change-map-occupational-identity-management-for-career-sustainability/) - Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ymcvp9xab&oeidk=a07ej1l1w5v6b7befb5 Fee: $0 for members; $50.00/person for non-members Description: In this final applied workshop, participants will build on all four occupational identity (OI) management skills to create a personal change map and learn where it is most critical to refine their OI - [The Quiet Part Made Loud: Burnout, Adaptability, and Managing Occupational Identity for Wellbeing](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/the-quiet-part-made-loud-burnout-adaptability-and-managing-occupational-identity-for-wellbeing/) - Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, May 5, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWxJYzOuQ8GLeY__-9u3IA Fee: Free to all registrants Description: Most victim services professionals will suffer from chronic work stress during their careers but often feel they cannot acknowledge their feelings. This culture of silent suffering and fear of judgment makes the risk of burnout inevitable. - [Building the Roots of Effective OI Management: Cultivating Self-Awareness About Your Work Self](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/workshop-building-the-roots-of-effective-management/) - Presented by Dr. Johnanna Ganz Thursday February 17. 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST Registration link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej0d93euc049b28e&oseq=&c=&ch= Fee: $0 for members/$50 for non-members Description: In this applied workshop, participants can expect to come for an interactive experience and for deeper learning on the skill of Self-Awareness for OI management. Through self-exploration exercises and group - [Nurturing Growth: Refining and Using Accountability Skills to Manage Conflicts at Work](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/nurturing-growth-refining-and-using-accountability-skills-to-manage-conflicts-at-work/) - Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ymcvp9xab&oeidk=a07ej1kneo50e841ffd Fee: $0 for members; $50.00/person for non-members Description: Conflict at work, especially when it is related to values or beliefs, can feel insurmountably big. In this applied workshop, we will focus on how to use the skill of accountability for healthy occupational - [Learning to Embrace Your Personal Power: The Role of Accountability in Occupational Identity Management](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/learning-to-embrace-your-personal-power-the-role-of-accountability-in-occupational-identity-management/) - Presented by: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oWe-8mOZSWqd3QV-B8Dokg Fee: Free to all registrants Description: In the 3rd of 4 webinars focused on developing the core skills of healthy occupational identity (OI) management for victim services professionals, we will define and refine the skill of accountability in healthy OI - [Constructing the Foundations of OI: Emotional Literacy and Establishing Sustainable Boundaries & Habits at Work](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/constructing-the-foundations-of-oi-emotional-literacy-and-establishing-sustainable-boundaries-habits-at-work/) - Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST Registration link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1knej56dcde788&oseq=&c=&ch=: Fee: $0 for members; $50.00/person for non-members Description: Not sure how to name or stick with a work-related boundary? Want to build your emotional literacy skills for Occupational Identity (OI) management? This workshop is for you! In this applied workshop, - [Know Your Feelings to Know Your Boundaries: Emotional Literacy and Mission-Driven Work](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/know-your-feelings-to-know-your-boundaries-emotional-literacy-and-mission-driven-work/) - Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:00-1:30 p.m. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u5crRwDMTH-ey0NnYneFxA Free to all registrants Description: In the 2nd of 4 webinars focused on developing the core skills of healthy occupational identity (OI) management for victim services professionals, we will define and address what emotional literacy at work means, a few common - [Cultivating Change with the Language of Stress and Rest: Sustainability Through Organizational Management](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/cultivating-change-with-the-language-of-stress-and-rest-sustainability-through-organizational-management/) - Presented by Dr. Johnanna Ganz Thursday February 10, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Gs2A0F8Rsy-ZkAXEqe_BQ Description: Working in victim services brings so much joy and many challenges in maintaining a healthy balance—this is especially true for leaders who often pick up the slack of services to care for other team members. - [Post-Conviction Advocacy at Minnesota Department of Corrections](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/post-conviction-advocacy-at-minnesota-department-of-corrections/) - Presented by: Sarah King: Restorative Justice Coordinator Brittany Anderson: Victim Services Coordinator Liz Richards: Director of the Victim Services & Restorative Justice unit Tuesday, March 1, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-VNokfK5QKa7zhXLthD1ZQ Description: Staff from the Department of Correction’s (DOC) Victim Services & Restorative Justice unit will present a webinar - [Exploring Your Connection: Practical Occupational Identity Management](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/webinar-exploring-your-connection-practical-occupational-identity-management/) - Exploring Your Connection: Practical Occupational Identity Management Presented By: Johnanna Ganz, Ph.D. Date and Time: Thursday, February 3, 2022; 12:00-1:30 p.m. Registration: Through Zoom Fee: Free to all registrants Handouts · Webinar Reflection Sheets · Greatest(s) Exercise Description: Our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences shape how and when we connect to our work. Our - [Strategies for Court: Protecting Victims' Records and Confidentiality](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/webinar-strategies-for-court-protecting-victims-records-and-confidentiality/) - Strategies for Court: Protecting Victims' Records and Confidentiality Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from Noon to 1:00 pm About the Webinar: This workshop explores the legal and public policy reasons for vigorously protecting victim confidentiality. The speakers will review state and federal statutes and caselaw, including recent precedential opinions from Minnesota’s appellate courts. In addition, the - [Fundamentals in Victim Services](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services/) - [Cultivating Culture Change Leadership Workshop: Building Stronger Relationships Using Coaching-Based Feedback](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/cultivating-culture-change-leadership-workshop-building-stronger-relationships-using-coaching-based-feedback/) - [Leading with Care: Six Core Skills of Occupational Identity Informed Leaders Webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/leading-with-care-six-core-skills-of-occupational-identity-informed-leaders-webinar/) - Serving as a leader in victim services is a critical role that builds the experiences of employees, service recipients, and the organization. Leaders are responsible for organizational culture development as well as supporting all staff, board, and volunteers in connecting to their work in healthy, sustainable - [When Faith Hurts Webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/when-faith-hurts-webinar/) - [MAC Annual Meeting & Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-annual-meeting-capacity-building-training/) - [Fundamentals in Victim Services Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-training-3/) - [Victim Rights Virtual Roundtable](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/victim-rights-virtual-roundtable/) - Victim Rights Virtual Roundtable: Hot Topics for Victim Advocates Presented by MAC and CVJU staff We’ll serve up some hot topics faced by victim advocates over the lunch hour in a virtual World Café style format. Engage with your colleagues and counterparts to discuss the - [Crime Victim Rights Refresher](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/crime-victim-rights-refresher/) - Crime Victim Rights Refresher: Starting off NCVRW the RIGHTS Way Presented by Suzanne Elwell, Director, OJP Crime Victim Justice Unit Start off National Crime Victims' Rights Wek with a FREE refresher webinaron crime victim rights in Minnesota. This virtual lunchtime session is designed to hit the highlights, remind you of the importance of these rights, - [Southern MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-mn-regional-membership-meeting/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in spring 2021 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what’s happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This April’s regional - [Central MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-mn-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in spring 2021 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what's happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This April's regional - [Twin Cities Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/twin-cities-regional-membership-meeting/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in spring 2021 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what's happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This April's regional - [Northern MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-mn-regional-membership-meeting/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is convening online regional meetings in spring 2021 for our members throughout the state. These FREE meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to discuss emerging issues in your community and to learn more about what's happening in other regions of the state and at MAC. This April's regional - [MAC Office Closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-2/) - [MAC Office Closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed/) - [From Crisis to Chronic Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/from-crisis-to-chronic-training/) - [Beyond Basics Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/beyond-basics-training/) - [Post-Conviction Advocacy Round Table](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/post-conviction-advocacy-round-table/) - [October Webinar: Advocacy & Immigration During COVID-19](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/october-webinar-advocacy-immigration-during-covid-19/) - [Southern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Metro Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/metro-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Central Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Northern Minnesota Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northern-minnesota-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Capacity Building Training: Criminal Justice Reform & Just Mercy](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/capacity-building-training-criminal-justice-reform-just-mercy/) - Criminal Justice Reform & Just Mercy Trainer: Alison Mollman, Staff Attorney, Equal Justice Initiative Thursday, September 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM A conversation on criminal justice reform with Alison Mollman from the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, EJI - [Capacity Building Training: Post-Conviction Claims of Innocence and Exonerations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/capacity-building-training/) - Post-Conviction Claims of Innocence and Exonerations Trainers: Katie Monroe, Founder & Executive Director, Healing Justice; Andrea Harrison, Victim Family Member; Jennifer Thompson, Crime Survivor Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 am to Noon During this presentation from Healing Justice, you will learn about an emerging area of victim services and acquire information and resources for - [Capacity Building Training: Release Your Resilient Spirit](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/capacity-building-training-release-your-resilient-spirit/) - Release Your Resilient Spirit: Resilience Building During COVID-19 Trainer: Eva Velasquez, Author, Survivor, and Victim Advocate Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:00 am Learning to place past traumatic events in the proper context of our experience is a life long journey. We often vacillate between placing our - [2020 Virtual Annual Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/2020virtual-annual-meeting/) - [MemberConnect](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/memberconnect-2/) - Please note that this event is open to MAC member programs only. - [MemberConnect](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/memberconnect/) - Please note that this event is open to MAC member programs only. - [Business Victims Roundtable](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/business-victims-roundtable/) - [Northern MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northwest-mn-regional-membership-meeting/) - [March 2020 Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/march-2020-board-meeting/) - All MAC members are welcome to attend. To attend via Zoom, please email Bobbi Holtberg. - [Southeast MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southeast-mn-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Southwest Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southwest-regional-membership-meeting-2/) - [Twin Cities Metro Regional Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/twin-cities-metro-regional-meeting/) - [Central MN Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/central-mn-regional-membership-meeting/) - [February Webinar: Elder Abuse 101](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/february-webinar-elder-abuse-101/) - [December Webinar: New Wage Theft Law](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/december-webinar-new-wage-theft-law/) - [Give to the Max Day!](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/give-to-the-max-day-2/) - Each year, generous supporters like you celebrate Give to the Max Day by making your online donation to MAC on GiveMN.org. Your generosity on this day makes a difference far beyond this 24-hour giving event. Please join us on Thursday, November 14, 2019 for Give to the Max Day and help MAC continue to connect systems, service providers, and - [Fundamentals in Victim Services Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-training-2/) - Register now! - [Webinar: The Road to the MN Legislature](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/webinar-the-road-to-the-legislature/) - [MAC Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-meeting-4/) - All members are welcome to attend. To attend via Zoom, please email Bobbi Holtberg. - [Webinar: Facebook Safety for Victims](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/webinar-facebook-safety-for-victims/) - [2019 MAC Annual Meeting & Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/2019-mac-annual-meeting-capacity-building-training/) - Registration for this event is now closed. - [August 2019 Webinar: Practical Solutions to Protect Your Agency from Cybercrime](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/august-2019-webinar-practical-solutions-to-protect-your-agency-from-cybercrime/) - The Minnesota Alliance on Crime invites you to a free webinar: Practical Solutions to Protect Your Agency from Cybercrime Tuesday, August 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Is your agency prepared for a cybersecurity event? Would you know what to do? Cyber threats are rising in both frequency and sophistication, yet most agencies are ill-equipped to - [Creating a Trauma-Responsive Culture Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/creating-a-trauma-responsive-culture-training/) - Registration is now closed for this training. - [MAC Office Closed for Independence Day](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-for-independence-day/) - [Southeast Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southeast-regional-membership-meeting/) - [Southwest Regional Membership Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/southwest-regional-membership-meeting/) - [July Webinar: Spotlight Your Organization with Facebook](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/july-webinar-spotlight-your-organization-with-facebook/) - [Northwest Regional Meeting for Members](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northwest-regional-meeting-for-member/) - [Northeast MN Regional Meeting for Members](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/northeast-mn-regional-meeting-for-members/) - [April 2019 Webinar: Safe Harbor](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/april-2019-webinar-safe-harbor/) - [The Role of HR as a Leader in Creating a Trauma-Responsive Culture](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/the-role-of-hr-as-a-leader-in-creating-a-trauma-responsive-culture/) - [Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/board-meeting-3/) - Please RSVP to Bobbi Holtberg. - [Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/board-meeting-2/) - Please RSVP to Bobbi Holtberg. - [Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/board-meeting/) - Please RSVP for the meeting to Bobbi Holtberg. - [Investigation ID Theft for Law Enforcement](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/investigation-id-theft-for-law-enforcement/) - [Regional Meeting for Central Minnesota Programs](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/regional-meeting-for-central-minnesota-programs/) - [Webinar: Reparations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/webinar-reparations/) - [How the Accumulation of Stress Affects Our Future](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/how-the-accumulation-of-stress-affects-our-future/) - C - [MAC office closed today](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-today-2/) - [MAC office closed today](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-today/) - [But I'm the Real Santa!](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/but-im-the-real-santa/) - [December Webinar: Vicarious Trauma](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/december-webinar-vicarious-trauma/) - [January 2018 Regional Meeting for Members: Metro](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/january-2018-regional-meeting-for-members-metro/) - [November 2018 Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/november-2018-board-meeting/) - Please RSVP to Bobbi Holtberg if you plan to attend. - [September 2018 Webinar: A Conversation About Court Data Related to Crime Victims](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/september-2018-webinar-a-conversation-about-court-data-related-to-crime-victims/) - [October 2018 Webinar: 5 Steps to Security Your Online Life](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/october-2018-webinar-5-steps-to-security-your-online-life/) - [The MAC Annual Meeting & Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/the-mac-annual-meeting-capacity-building-training/) - [August 2018 Webinar: Reproductive Coercion](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/august-2018-webinar-reproductive-coercion/) - Reproductive coercion is any behavior(s) intended to maintain power and control over an individual's reproductive decisions and health, such as monitoring menstrual cycles or destroying someone's contraceptives. It often occurs in an intimate partner context, making it a devastating and often unrecognized form of domestic abuse that - [June Webinar: Working with Victims/Survivors in Loss of Life Cases II](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/june-webinar-working-with-victims-survivors-in-loss-of-life-cases-ii/) - [MAC Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-of-directors-meeting-3/) - [MAC Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [MAC Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [Fundamentals in Victim Services Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-service-training/) - [Webinar: Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/2777/) - About This Webinar: When many of us are asked to train our coworkers and colleagues, we often aren't sure how to create a PowerPoint presentation that is useful for both the trainer AND the audience.This webinar will discuss how to create a user- and audience-friendly presentation - [How the Accumulation of Stress Affects Our Future Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/how-the-accumulation-of-stress-affects-our-future-training/) - Training Objectives Trauma and the Developing Brain - Learn the characteristics of the developing brain. - Know what dynamics adversely affect this neuro-sequential process. - Learn how the biology of toxic stress impacts our behavior, our choices, and our future. The Adverse Childhood Experience Study and Its Relevance to Our Lives - Understand what - [March Webinar: Vicarious Trauma](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/march-webinar-vicarious-trauma/) - The webinar will cover the personal and professional effects of vicarious trauma on advocates and others who work with victims. We will discuss strategies to help individuals and to make change on an organizational level to support direct service staff. Registration for this webinar is now closed. - [April Webinar: Working With Victims/Survivors in Loss of Life Cases](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/2669/) - About This National Crime Victims' Rights Week Webinar: Working with family members in loss of life cases can be challenging due to the complexity of issues, even for highly experienced advocates, attorneys, and prosecutors. Rachael Joseph will share her experience, expertise, and resources so that you can better support and advocate for families. The webinar - [Minnesota Identity Theft & Cybercrime Information & Resource Network Launch & Advanced Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/minnesota-identity-theft-cybercrime-information-resource-network-launch-advanced-training/) - About This Event: We are excited for you to join us for the official launch of the Minnesota Identity Theft & Cybercrime Information & Resource Network (MITCIRN). The first half of the day will be the official first meeting of the network, featuring a welcome from former Minnesota Attorney General of the State and State - [March Webinar: Identity Theft Investigation](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/march-webinar-identity-theft-investigation/) - In this webinar, Randy Lawrence will call on his 30 years of experience in law enforcement to provide an overview of the various types of identity theft, including those involving medical information and false identification upon arrest. He will examine criminal motivations, tactics, and technology, and will provide specific recommendations for identity theft investigations. - [February Webinar: Consumer Protections & Criminals' Tactics - The AARP Fraud Watch Network](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/february-webinar-consumer-protections-criminals-tactics-the-aarp-fraud-watch-network/) - Financial crimes including scams, identity theft and investment fraud are the most frequently attempted crime every day in the United States. Millions of Americans are losing billions of dollars to new scams and others that may seem like the “oldest trick in the book.” Technology has made it easier for criminals to access personal - [Fundamentals in Victim Services Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/fundamentals-in-victim-services-training/) - The MAC Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a two-day general crime advocacy training for prosecutorial-based advocates to develop core advocacy knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Click the link to the left for more info. - [January Webinar: Building Identity Theft Advocacy Skills](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/january-webinar-building-identity-theft-advocacy-skills/) - The focus of this workshop is advocacy skill building for individuals working in organizations and agencies that encounter identity theft victims such as crime victim serving organizations, social services agencies, and law enforcement agencies. The emphasis of the presentation is not on how individuals become victimized or the long-term - [December Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/december-board-meeting/) - This meeting is open to MAC members. Please RSVP with Board Chair Dianna Umidon. - [Annual Board Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-board-training/) - Annual training for new and returning MAC Board members. This event is not open to the public. - [December Webinar: Designing Effective Surveys](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/december-mac-webinar-designing-effective-surveys/) - Surveys are often the first or only evaluation tool used by nonprofits, but poor survey design can produce untrustworthy or irrelevant results. This webinar will introduce participants to the fundamentals of good survey design. Participants will learn strategies for focusing their survey on what’s important, tailoring their survey - [September Webinar: Abuse, Violence, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/september-webinar-abuse-violence-and-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community/) - Learn about the prevalence of abuse and violence against Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, barriers to justice and safety experienced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing victims. and recent innovative work being done to offer more options for accessible and culturally-relevant services. Presenters: ThinkSelf Minnesota Deaf Adult Education and Advocacy, formerly known as Communication - [How the Accumulation of Stress Changes Our Future](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-how-the-accumulation-of-stress-changes-our-future/) - Training Objectives: Trauma and the Developing Brain - Learn the characteristics of the developing brain. - Know what dynamics adversely affect this neuro-sequential process. - Learn how the biology of toxic stress impacts our behavior, our choices and our future. The Adverse Childhood Experience Study and Its Relevance to Our Lives - Learn what the - [2017 Annual Meeting and Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/2017-annual-meeting-and-capacity-building-training/) - More information and registration here. - [Directors & Leadership Institute](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/directors-leadership-institute/) - [May Webinar: Data Basics for Victim Advocates](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/may-webinar-data-basics-for-victim-advocates/) - About the Webinar: The OJP Crime Victim Justice Unit routinely responds to a wide variety of data-related questions from victims and victim advocates. This webinar will provide an overview of the basic statutory provisions that apply to crime victims and advocates, and it will answer some of the common questions related to accessing, withholding, and - [March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/march-for-missing-murdered-indigenous-women/) - A march to honor the missing and murdered Indigenous folk of ALL genders across ALL continents. Sponsored by the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition, the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, Indigenous Women's Life Net, and the Indian Lives Matter Coalition. Please wear red and feel free to bring banners, drums, and rattles. Allies are welcome! - [National Crime Victims' Rights Week Open House](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/national-crime-victims-rights-week-open-house/) - An open house for legislators, members, allies, and the community to learn more about MAC and our statewide work to connect systems, service providers, and victims to advance the response for victims of all crime. More information coming soon. - [MAC Webinar: Gathering/Preserving Technological Evidence](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/gatheringpreserving-technological-evidence/) - Presenter: Jeremy Roberts, Dakota County Sheriff's Office - [January MAC Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/january-mac-board-meeting/) - All MAC members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Vanessa Barr, Board President. - [Training Development Work Group Phone Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/training-development-work-group-phone-meeting/) - Check with Danielle for call-in info. - [MAC Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-meeting-3/) - [Give to the Max Day](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/give-to-the-max-day/) - Today is Give to the Max Day! MAC urges you to donate today to support crime victims statewide. Your generosity on this day makes a difference far beyond the 24-hour giving event. Please join us today to help MAC continue to connect systems, service providers, and victims to advance the response for victims of all crime. - [Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - MAC office closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/dr-rev-martin-luther-king-jr-day-mac-office-closed/) - [MAC office closed in observance of New Year's](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-in-observance-of-new-years/) - [MAC office closed in observance of Christmas](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-office-closed-in-observance-of-christmas/) - [Thanksgiving - MAC Office Closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/thanksgiving-mac-office-closed-2/) - [Thanksgiving - MAC Office Closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/thanksgiving-mac-office-closed/) - [Veteran's Day - MAC Office Closed](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/veterans-day-mac-office-closed/) - [MAC Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-meeting-2/) - [MAC Board Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-board-meeting/) - [MAC Training & Development Workgroup Phone Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/mac-training-development-workgroup-phone-meeting/) - Please email Danielle if you are on the committee and need call-in information. - [Election Day](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/election-day/) - For more information on voting, please go to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office website. - [MAC Webinar: Emerging Issues Regarding Victim Impact Statements](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/emerging-issues-regarding-victim-impact-statements/) - Presenter: Suzanne Elwell, Minnesota Office of Justice Programs Webinar Description: This presentation will review the victim’s right to give a victim impact statement; the various ways in which prosecutors request, retain, and distribute those statements; the prosecutor’s ethical and procedural obligations for disclosure that might come into play with victim impact statements; and practice tips for - [First Judicial District DV Conference](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/first-judicial-district-dv-conference/) - 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:00 – 3:30 p.m. Conference Click here for conference brochure, speakers and full agenda. Registration deadline is September 29, 2016. - [Coalition Directors Meeting](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/macmcbwmncasamiwsacsacred-hoop-directors-meeting/) - A meeting for program directors of member programs of the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition, and Mending the Sacred Hoop. Agenda Items include: Dept. of Labor rules - Changes to exempt employee and overtime rules that go - [Annual Meeting & Capacity Building Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/annual-meeting-capacity-building-training/) - Please join the Minnesota Alliance on Crime on September 8 and 9, 2016 for two days of strategizing, learning, sharing, and networking to enhance our work in advancing rights and services for victims of crime in our state. This year's theme, Core MAC: Core Vision, Core Services, reflects MAC's efforts, based on the needs of - [Overview of the BCA](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/event/overview-of-the-bca/) - Presenter: Drew Evans, BCA ## Tags - [webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/tag/webinar/) ## Event Categories - [Webinar](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/events/category/webinar/) - [Training](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/events/category/training/) - [Coalition member meetings](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/events/category/coalition-member-meetings/) - [Conference](https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/events/category/conference/)