Sexual Violence Prevention Network

The Sexual Violence Prevention Network (SVPN) is a statewide network that includes bi-weekly E-news as well as quarterly meetings with presentations on sexual violence topics, highlighting prevention. 

SVPN Meetings

Anyone working in the field or who has an interest in preventing sexual violence is welcome to attend the quarterly Sexual Violence Prevention Network meetings.

The next SVPN meeting will take place in-person on Thursday, June 18. 

Event Details 

Register for the upcoming SVPN Meeting 

Location: Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118 

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. 

Agenda: 

9:30 – 10 a.m. Sign in, networking, and potluck prep 

10 – 10:15 a.m. Welcome, housekeeping, and introductions 

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. So, you have all this data. Now what? 

Data is all around us, but so are myths and misconceptions that won’t go away. Does it still serve us to assume that data will speak for itself, or is it time to build intentional processes for making meaning out of data and reminding people of their connection to it? Presenters will share what they’ve learned about the complex and relational work that goes into turning data from analysis to action. Key choice points will be highlighted in data communication, from deciding what’s the most important takeaway from a data table to deciding what context needs to be included in the final product. Participants will also be given the opportunity to apply these skills using an example data table that seeks to answer one of the analysis questions crafted during the data build activity at the October meeting. Together, participants will make meaning of the data, choose a “headline” for the data story, brainstorm different ways of framing and contextualizing the data, and vote on what type of chart or graph works best to convey the data story.   

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Potluck 

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sexual Violence Prevention World Cafe 

[Session description] 

3:30 – 4 p.m. Community announcements and closing 

Food 

We are having a potluck lunch and encourage attendees to consider bringing something that is feasible for them, be it a bag of their favorite snacks or their go-to comfort meal! 

Please sign up through Perfect Potluck to bring something to share. 

Access 

American Sign Language and CART will be available on site. The Dakota Lodge building and parking lot are ADA accessible and on a single level. Please let us know of any other accessibility needs either in the registration form or email. 

Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; on-site requests cannot be guaranteed. Please contact Fiza Khan at Fiza.Khan@state.mn.us and Julia Tindell at Julia.Tindell@state.mn.us with any questions or for more assistance. 

Please note that no part of this meeting will be recorded and will not have a virtual or hybrid component. 

View the SVPN past meeting information and materials archive

Sexual Violence Prevention Network (SVPN) Newsletter

The Sexual Violence Prevention Network (SVPN) Newsletter provides prevention information and resources, news and events to help you prevent sexual violence in your community. 

Subscribe to the Sexual Violence Prevention Newsletter or contact Fiza Khan at fiza.khan@state.mn.us with questions. 

Contributions to the newsletter are welcome! 

The SVPN Newsletter is sent twice a month. Below are some guidelines and information for submission: 

• Content, resources, events, and news relevant for statewide audiences will be prioritized.
• Content must be relevant and connected to sexual violence prevention.
• Please submit your contribution at least one month before you would like it included. 

Suggested contributions include:

• Events like webinars, conferences, trainings, and community-based events happening anywhere in the state.
• New reports and studies.
• Resources and toolkits.
• Funding opportunities.

Please note: We cannot guarantee that everything we receive will be featured and we reserve the final decision on what to share. 

To contribute to the SVPN Newsletter, contact Fiza Khan at Fiza.Khan@state.mn.us.