Human trafficking is the business of stealing freedom for profit. In some cases, traffickers trick, defraud or physically force victims into providing commercial sex. In others, victims are lied to, assaulted, threatened or manipulated into working under inhumane, illegal or otherwise unacceptable conditions. It is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 24.9 […]
ST. PAUL — The Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded a second $2 million grant to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to address sexual assault kit testing, victim advocacy, and investigations. The 2019 BJA Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant is going to several entities […]
Thursday, September 5, 2019: The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault opposes the use of at-home forensic evidence collection kits (commonly referred to as “rape kits”) and is greatly concerned that they are being marketed to the public, particularly on college campuses. MeTooKit is a company that claims to have created the first Sexual Assault Evidence […]
By: Jenna S., Alexandra House Aging Services Advocate June is the month dedicated to raising awareness for abuse of the elderly. When you picture someone who may be experiencing domestic violence or abuse, what do you picture? Would it be difficult to imagine someone who is in their 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s experiencing abuse? Can you […]
By Courtney G., Alexandra House Healthcare Coordinator THE ISSUE Sexual violence is an epidemic in our society that affects millions of women, men and children. It occurs among people of all races, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, socioeconomic and age groups. Sexual violence is any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or […]
Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, help Alexandra House to raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end violence. Here is what you can do: Donate or Volunteer Make a donation to […]
Every year throughout the nation, October is officially recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Counties and cities all over the United States take the opportunity to honor this month through an official proclamation. Cities throughout Anoka County are recognizing both the gravity of the problem and the importance of the ongoing work to create a […]
Alexandra House is 1 of 16 Domestic Violence Agencies Notified of Funding Elimination by Greater Twin Cities United Way Blaine, MN, 5/17/17– Since 1977, Alexandra House has provided support, comfort, shelter, and hope to families – and created safer communities for all. Alexandra House fulfills a critical role in our communities by helping reduce violent […]
By: Connie Moore, Executive Director Thank you for making 2016 yet another remarkable year for Alexandra House! As we embark on the 40th anniversary of Alexandra House, we are taking the time to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and focus on our future. Reflecting on our past reminds us of the courage, concern, […]
Growing older can be a time of profound enjoyment and reflection, looking back on the years and how they were spent. But they can also be fraught with violence that goes unspoken, unnoticed and largely unreported. Consider Mark, a 65-year-old who has been financially supporting his son and his two grandchildren on a fixed income. […]