Violence Prevention & Education

Pop-Up Advocacy

Experiencing relationship abuse and need support? You are not alone. We’re here for you at Pop-Up Advocacy with resources and support. Find us at Rondo Community Library on Tuesdays from 11:00am-3:00pm or at George Latimer Central Library on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm in Saint Paul, MN.

What to Expect: 

• Welcoming, trained advocates with safety resources and brochures.
• Advocates ready to listen to your story and support you in getting what you need. Private rooms to connect with an advocate 1-1 are available upon request!
• We can help you make a plan for your safety, write up documents to break your lease, connect you to help with filing Protective Orders, and more.

Reach out to us with any questions or for more information by calling 651-227-8284 or emailing safeharbor@wadvocates.org.

Help us spread the word! Download this flyer and share it with others.

Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor is a program that assists youth experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Sexual exploitation is when someone age 24 and under engages in commercial sexual activity. A commercial sexual activity is when anything of value or a promise of anything of value (e.g., money, drugs, food, shelter, rent, and so forth) is given to a person by any means in exchange for any type of sexual activity. A third party may or may not be involved. Our program also provides assistance for housing case management and addresses other specific needs through personalized case management services.

If you or your client needs to access Safe Harbor resources, fill out our online referral form by clicking here.  

To find additional regional navigators throughout the state, please click here.

Online Survivor Support Groups

Our Education and Outreach team offers a Online Survivor Support Group for victim-survivors of all genders who are looking for a supportive, safe community to process their experiences. People of all genders and sexualities experience domestic violence and can benefit from the support and connection offered by this group. ALL are welcome to join us and you can join us from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.

Each cohort meets via Zoom in a series of ten, 90-minute sessions.

To learn more and join our next group starting on 1/15/25, please fill out the Interest Form by clicking here before 1/8/25.

*You do not have to live in Minnesota to participate in these support groups. Please note that our groups are only offered in English at this time.

Training Opportunities

Women’s Advocates Education and Outreach Team provides the community with information on how to recognize domestic violence, support survivors and hold abusive people accountable, and connect survivors with relevant resources for their healing journey.

• View our library of curated recorded webinars, workshops, and engaging educational opportunities by visiting our YouTube channel here. 
• Register for an upcoming live training online via Zoom or explore our in-person offerings by visiting our Events Calendar here. 
• Register in advance for any of our upcoming Domestic Violence 101 webinars for yourself or incoming employees to your organization.
• Request any of our 6 foundational offerings (90 minute presentations) for your group or organization by reading the presentation descriptions here.
  1. Domestic Violence 101
  2. Domestic Violence 201
  3. How Domestic Violence and Homelessness Impacts Survivors’ Mental Health
  4. How to Support Children Through Abuse Related Trauma
  5. All About Safety Planning
  6. Healthy Relationship Building Blocks

Sign up for a free 90 minute Zoom presentation here.

Safety Resources

Women’s Advocates offers numerous safety resources that are available for digital download, to be printed, and/or to be mailed to your location (if you reside within Minnesota).

1. Women’s Advocates Flyer is perfect for bulletin boards and other public, frequently viewed display areas in the community
2. Women’s Advocates Crisis Cards fold into the size of business card that is discreet yet includes essential information
3. Women’s Advocates Adult Safety Tri-Fold includes info on warning signs, safety planning tips, contact information
4. Women’s Advocates Youth and Young Adults Safety Tri-Fold includes youth specific warning signs, safety tips, resources

To be mailed any of the resources above free of charge, visit this webpage.