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Minnesota (multiple locations)

Project Name

MAPS: MN Accessing Paths to Safety

Partners

Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(http://www.mncasa.org/)

Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
(http://www.mcbw.org/)

Minnesota Disability Law Center
(http:/mylegalaid.org/)

Minnesota Indian Women Sexual Assault Coalition
(http://www.miwsac.org/)

Vision

We envision that throughout Minnesota, American Indian women with disabilities who have been subjected to sexual and/or domestic violence will have authentic and meaningful access to sexual assault, domestic violence, and disability service providers who have expansive knowledge and skills; will feel welcomed and valued when accessing services; and, their experiences and expertise will be honored and reflected in all aspects of service provision.

Mission

The mission of MAPS is to increase the capacity of our partner agencies and pilot site agencies (service providers in Minnesota) to meet the needs of American Indian women with disabilities who have been subjected to domestic violence and sexual assault. We will accomplish this in collaboration with American Indian and non-American Indian sexual assault, domestic violence, and disability service providers by: • Creating and sustaining relationships across and among American Indian and non- American Indian sexual assault, domestic violence, and disability service providers • Creating welcoming, inclusive, and accessible services • Prioritizing physical and emotional safety of survivors • Eliminating physical, programmatic, communication, and attitudinal barriers• Expanding knowledge and skills through quality training • Seeking guidance from American Indian women throughout all aspects of service provision • Untangling the complex interplay of systems, laws, culture, policies, practices and jurisdictions that impact survivor access to services and justice

Contact Information

Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition

Nancy Smith
651-646-4800 (v)
Email: nsmith@miwsac.org

Related Links

Collaboration Charter
The collaboration charter summarizes and memorializes the decisions the collaboration agreed upon including: a vision and a mission; shared values; decision making and conflict resolution protocols; policies on confidentiality; communications and work plans; and relevant definitions.
Needs Assessment Plan
The needs assessment plan documents the collaboration’s approach to determining the strengths and gaps in their organizations. It includes their methodologies, recruitment strategies, and questions for each audience.
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan documents the collaboration's plans for improving services for survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors. It includes the collaboration's justification for each initiative and the timelines for completion.

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