February Newsletter

Celebrating Black History Month at DAP

At DAP, a majority of the folks that we serve are members of the African-American community. To best serve our community, we strive to provide culturally specific programming, so that our participants’ identities, history, culture, and strength are reflected in the services that they receive. While Black culture and history are to be celebrated every day of the year, this month we want to highlight the resilience and joy of the community.

What is 'black joy' and why do we need it in our lives? | BBC Ideas

To learn more about Black joy, click the image above to watch “What is 'Black joy' and why do we need it in our lives?” from BBC Ideas featuring Irenosen Okojie.

HEAT Group Therapy Program

DAP is now offering a Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy (HEAT) group for Black men that are currently on probation or parole who want to address chemical dependency and domestic violence. The HEAT program focuses on self, family, and community by highlighting the values of Black culture and emphasizes the historical strengths of Black Americans.

Women of Color Victim Survivor Therapy Group

DAP is now offering a Victim Survivor Program group specific to Women of Color. This group will touch on lived experiences in addition to our current/general programming. This encompasses lived experience of racial and ethnic identities. The program staffing will be reflective of people in the group. Our goal is to offer a space that is culturally responsive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive.

Interested in signing up for the HEAT Program or Women of Color Victim Survivor Group? Call our First Call line at 612-874-7063 x232.

— COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT—

Missing and Murdered African American Women’s Taskforce

This year DAP participated in a listening session with the Missing and Murdered African American Women’s Taskforce (MMAAWT). MMAAWT is tasked with listening to African-American women in the community and crafting suggestions for legislative action that will increase access to resources within justice and nonprofit systems. Check out their work by clicking the link HERE.

DAP STAFF HAVING FUN… *queue the dance music*

Earlier this month, the DAP staff got to have fun together at cosmic bowling! So often our staff is doing such heavy work and it was nice to take a break to let our hair down. Click the image above to check out this video of the wonderful Earl Miller, our Case Management Program Supervisor and HEAT Facilitator, showing off his dance moves on the bowling alley floor.

— WE ARE HIRING —

Intervention and Prevention Psychotherapist

DAP is currently looking for a full-time psychotherapist to facilitate a BIPOC Intervention and Prevention group. The position primarily works with men of color who have used abusive behavior. Click HERE to see the job posting.

Victim Survivor Psychotherapist

DAP is currently looking for a full-time psychotherapist to facilitate a BIPOC Victim Survivor group. The position primarily works with women of color who have been victims or survivors of domestic violence. Click HERE to see the job posting.

If you want to join our team, email employment@mndap.org.

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