Women's Advocates

Pop-Up Advocacy: Rondo Community Library
2023-07-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-12 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Rondo Library, 461 Dale St N, St Paul, 55103, United States
Are you experiencing relationship abuse and need support? You are not alone. Join us at Pop-Up Advocacy, where you can learn about domestic violence, complete a safety plan, explore your options for legal protections, and get information about shelter and other resources. When you come to Pop-Up Advocacy, you will be greeted by a trained Community Outreach Advocate who will listen to your story and help you find your best path forward.
Location: Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St. North, Saint Paul
Time: Every Tuesday, 11:00am-3:00pm
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.

Pop-Up Advocacy: Saint Paul Opportunity Center
2023-07-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-03 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-31 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | Saint Paul Opportunity Center, 422 Dorothy Day Pl, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Pop-Up Advocacy at Dorothy Day will be open to all unhoused people who have a Community Card. We’re really excited to provide support and resources to our unhoused neighbors who are experiencing domestic violence. Meet us at Pop-Up Advocacy where you can learn about domestic violence, complete a safety plan, explore your options for legal protections, and get information about shelter and other resources. When you come to Pop-Up Advocacy, you will be greeted by a trained Community Outreach Advocate who will listen to your story and help you find your best path forward.
Location:422 Dorothy Day Pl, St Paul, MN 55102
Time: Every Thursday, 12:00pm-3:o0pm
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.

Monthly Preventionist Huddle
2023-08-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-09-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Monthly Preventionist Huddle
When: Every second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm CST.
Where: Zoom at this link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
Prevention is a broad term that can refer to preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and other forms of oppression and harm. Violence prevention is essential work, but as preventionists, we often get isolated from one another. In an effort to connect us all in our shared mission of ending violence before it starts, Women’s Advocates is offering monthly lunch hour connection events for those working in prevention, education, and outreach. All are welcome for any amount of time. Help us spread the word!
Why would I decide to attend this meeting?

I am looking to network with other professionals in the field of (domestic and/or sexual) violence prevention in an informal yet meaningful way
I am curious about what other organizations are doing for prevention work and how they are navigating specific situations and topics
I want to share exciting news, professional opportunities, or discuss challenges with other people who understand prevention work

How do I join this group?

No registration is required, add this meeting to your calendar with this Recurring Zoom Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
Join our monthly Education & Outreach listserv if you haven’t already: https://tinyurl.com/WAEOListserv
Add your updated contact information to this collaborative Google Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/WAHuddleList

Please email outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns, suggestions or accessibility requests such as ASL interpretation.

How Domestic Violence and Homelessness Impact Survivors’ Mental Health Wellness
2023-08-25 13:00 - 14:30
Webinar Date: Friday, August 25
Webinar Time: 1:00PM – 2:30PM CST
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will:

Understand that domestic violence is rarely a singular issue, and often intersects with experiences of housing instability and homelessness
Explore the impact of traumatic experiences on mental health
Develop capacity to support victim-survivors who are homeless on their journey to healing and stability

You will have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
ASL Interpretation is available upon request. Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.

Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2023-08-30 12:00 - 12:30
Register for webinar on Zoom here.
Event Date: Wednesday, August 30
Event Time: 12:00-12:30pm CST
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) is for all levels of mobility – anyone can participate – and because of the accessibility of postures in this chair yoga class, they can be practiced at the office, in the car, at home, or in any quiet, comfortable space. This class emphasizes more movement in the upper body, which helps relieve tension in the neck and shoulders. Some other benefits include vagal toning, stress relief, self-regulation, calming of the nervous system, better sleep, and elevated mood.
The instructor, Brenda, is President and Founder of TRY Global, currently based in Iraqi Kurdistan. Their team is bringing this practice and other trauma-informed recovery tools to vulnerable populations around the world. For more information on the practice and their work, visit tryglobal.org
Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.

Domestic Violence 101
2023-09-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Register: Zoom
Webinar Date: Friday, September 1
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
Cost: It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will discuss:

Understanding the prevalence of domestic violence as a public health concern in Minnesota and beyond
Recognizing the different forms of abuse, general warning signs/dynamics, and impact on victim-survivors
Acknowledging the root causes of domestic violence and barriers to safety while addressing common misconceptions
Engaging in conversations about domestic violence and support victim-survivors including connecting them to safety resources

Each webinar presentation of Domestic Violence 101 includes the same content as previous Domestic Violence 101 webinars.
Live closed-captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns or requests.

Trauma Recovery Chair Yoga with Brenda Hershey
2023-09-13 10:30 - 11:00
Join us on Zoom, no registration required!
Event Date: Wednesday, September 13
Event Time: 10:30-11:00am CST
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) is for all levels of mobility – anyone can participate – and because of the accessibility of postures in this chair yoga class, they can be practiced at the office, in the car, at home, or in any quiet, comfortable space. This class emphasizes more movement in the upper body, which helps relieve tension in the neck and shoulders. Some other benefits include vagal toning, stress relief, self-regulation, calming of the nervous system, better sleep, and elevated mood.
The instructor, Brenda, is President and Founder of TRY Global, currently based in Iraqi Kurdistan. Their team is bringing this practice and other trauma-informed recovery tools to vulnerable populations around the world. For more information on the practice and their work, visit tryglobal.org
Note: Certificates of attendance will not be offered for this event.

Dealing with Grief after an Abusive Relationship
2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:30
Webinar Date: Wednesday, September 20
Webinar Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM CST
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will:

Learn about the impact of domestic violence on victim-survivors and understand why freedom from abuse does not always feel freeing.
Explore the complex feelings victim-survivors experience as they try to navigate life again after leaving an abusive relationship.
Learn how to support or simply understand these complicated feelings and reassure victim-survivors of their safety and newfound freedom.

You will have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
ASL Interpretation is available upon request. Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.
