Sexual Violence Center

Happy National Book Lovers Day! At SVC we have many book lovers. We love books so much we even have a little free library here.

Check out some of our staffs favorite and highly recommended books!

We believe that books nourish, challenge, and ground us — especially in this work. What’s on your reading list right now?

We are looking for exhibitors for our 3rd Annual Building Bridges Conference!

If you are interested click here https://tinyurl.com/ttcwdd5c to register.

If you are interested in learning more click here https://tinyurl.com/mtnkxzw4

We heard your feedback! Many interested presenters have had a hard time finding the link to submit a proposal. So we have extended the deadline!

Click this link https://wkf.ms/4uXl4st to submit a proposal.

Click this link https://buildingbridgesconference.org/callforpresenters to learn more.

All proposals are welcome, but we highly encourage Medical, Prosecution, and Law Enforcement to submit a proposal.

Reminder! Sexual Violence Center has been selected as the featured charitable organization for Mystic Lake’s Change for The Better program from July 16–31.

During these dates, Mystic Lake guests can choose to donate the change from their ticket redemption vouchers to support SVC’s work with survivors and our community. We are grateful for this opportunity and would love your help spreading the word.

Please share and help us make this opportunity go even further.

Gamble safe. If you or someone you know needs support with gambling, call the 24-hour confidential Minnesota Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 53342.

Building Bridges Conference 2026 is coming! Registration is open.

The Sexual Violence Center is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Building Bridges Conference, taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Mystic Lake Event Center in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

This year’s theme, Disrupting the Status Quo, Redefining What’s Possible, calls us to move beyond “business as usual” and create space for bold conversations, practical tools, and community-rooted strategies that strengthen our collective response to sexual violence.
Visit www.buildingbridgesconference.org for more information.

We want to give a big thank you to all the organizations and businesses that allowed us to come in and put flyers up on their community boards!
- Queermunity
- Mosaic Coffee
- Dogwood Coffee
- Five Watt Coffee
- Tare Market
- WildFlyer Coffee
- A Bar of Their Own
- M***a Moono
- Dangerous Man Brewing
- Code Blu Coffee
- Cuppa Java
- Yellow Bird
- Seward Cafe
- 56 Brewing
- Modist Brewing Co.
- Inbound Brew Co.
- Mojo Coffee Gallery

We are looking for presenters for SVC's 3rd Annual Building Bridges Conference! This year’s theme is "Disrupting the Status Quo, Redefining What’s Possible." We are looking for presenters who want to share practical tools and community-rooted strategies for change with others in the community.

If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal today! Click this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8s8dzu to submit your proposal or visit buildingbridgesconference.org

Exciting news! Sexual Violence Center has been selected as the featured charitable organization for Mystic Lake’s Change for The Better program from July 16–31.

During these dates, Mystic Lake guests can choose to donate the change from their ticket redemption vouchers to support SVC’s work with survivors and our community. We are grateful for this opportunity and would love your help spreading the word.

Please share and help us make this opportunity go even further.

Gamble safe. If you or someone you know needs support with gambling, call the 24-hour confidential Minnesota Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 53342.

We’re looking for passionate, diverse candidates to join our volunteer board! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others dedicated to a world free from sexual violence. As a small and active board, we value commitment, enthusiasm for SVC’s mission, and a willingness to engage energetically in supporting our work.

Currently, we’re recruiting for board members with experience in governance and/or fundraising. If you see yourself in any of these roles, we encourage you to apply!

To apply, visit sexualviolencecenter.org

The Call for Presenters is now open for the 2026 Building Bridges Conference!

This year’s theme, Disrupting the Status Quo, Redefining What’s Possible, invites bold voices, practical tools, and community-rooted strategies for change.

📅 October 27, 2026
📍 Mystic Lake Event Center

Submit your proposal and help shape the conversation. Visit buildingbridgesconference.org for more information.