MN SF2585

Requires the Minnesota Supreme Court's judicial education program to include ongoing training for district court judges on child and adolescent sexual abuse, domestic abuse, harassment, and stalking

Mandates training content covering victim needs, causes of sexual abuse and family violence, culturally responsive approaches, and impacts of domestic abuse on children in custody decisions

Adds requirement for judges to receive information about specific needs of child witnesses during testimony

Emphasizes coordination between court and legal victim advocacy services, and education on sexual abuse and domestic abuse programs in law enforcement and prosecuting authorities