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An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION The Crime Victim Justice Unit investigates complaints from crime victims about decisions and actions of criminal justice professionals. Assistance includes: * Information and referral - Information on crime victim statutory rights - Referral to crime victim services * Help navigating the criminal justice system - Information about procedures and practices of all aspects of the criminal justice system - Explanation of the roles of law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and others

Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse MORE INFORMATION Mary's Place provides shelter to women and children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. The team helps residents: * Access legal assistance (filing Orders for Protection, victim reparations and working with courts and law enforcement) * Find transportation, or access to public transportation * Access support groups, classes and one-on-one support * Provides referrals and ongoing support focusing on financial support, health insurance, employment, education and child care Length of stay is based on need.

Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION Provides a 24/7 Crisis Hotline to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crimes.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION The Advocacy Department supports men, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Advocates also support victims' families and friends. Clients can receive help with various medical, social, and legal systems issues, including: * Protection orders * Emotional support * Safety planning * Assistance with basic needs * Referrals (human services, legal, medical, shelter / housing) * Elder Abuse Advocacy * Human Trafficking

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION Provides a 24/7 Crisis Hotline to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crimes.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides advocacy, support, and information to victims/survivors and their families/friends immediately following an assault, and throughout the healing process. Offers direct services including: * 24/7 crisis intervention * Medical exam accompaniment * Police and protocol interview accompaniment * Assistance through court processes * Assistance in filing a legal Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * Ongoing victim support services

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault * Legal advocacy during court hearings * Help with filling out and filing orders for protection * Advocacy with local law enforcement and court services to help educate and promote awareness of legal issues of battered women or men and their children

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance and support to victims of sexual violence through: * Medical advocacy during exams or while receiving medical care * Legal advocacy on filing a police report or other legal issues

Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION Provides a 24/7 Crisis Hotline to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crimes.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault * Legal advocacy during court hearings * Help with filling out and filing orders for protection * Advocacy with local law enforcement and court services to help educate and promote awareness of legal issues of battered women or men and their children

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Cornerstone can help you with the legal system. Cornerstone advocates can: * Write and file Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders * Accompany you to family or civil court hearings * Help with safety planning, resources, and referrals * Support victims of assault in the judicial process * Youth advocates meet with children for age-appropriate support

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Services include: * Information and referrals * Case management and safety planning * Emergency shelter/safe housing * Support groups * Legal advocacy, including: - Orders for Protection - Support through court process - Legal aid referrals - Assist with police reports Provides education for the community, batterers intervention program and a school-based violence prevention curriculum for youth

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION Provides a 24/7 Crisis Hotline to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crimes.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides confidential support and information to victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Medical advocacy - support during emergency care or a sexual assault exam and advocacy with medical personnel * Criminal justice advocacy - support before, during and after court proceedings with law enforcement, and with attorneys; assistance with reparations applications * Civil legal advocacy - help to file an order for protection or a harassment restraining order * Safe housing - provide short term safe housing through hotels for those who are not safe at home; provide referrals and transportation to shelters * Personal advocacy - provide emotional support, encouragement and referrals * Safe At Home - application assistance for the confidential address program for those who fear for their safety * Emergency financial support * Transportation assistance * Safety planning * Interpretive services - in-house bilingual staff, language line and interpreters

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Provides bilingual victim advocacy services for women, children, and men who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence Advocacy services involve: * Safe housing and relocation assistance * Support services * Referrals to community resources * Order for Protection (OFP) assistance * Victim advocacy * Coordination with legal systems * 24/7 crisis intervention * Safety plans * Behavioral health services including therapy

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of general crime. Connects clients to: * Advocacy * General crime victim information * Support through the healing process * Professional counseling and therapy * Assistance with navigating the criminal justice system * Assistance in filing Orders for Protection * Referrals to legal services, mental health services, shelter, and other basic needs * Bilingual advocacy This agency has Spanish, Somali, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Arabic speaking staff in the office. IMAA also offers Language Services and able to support several other languages that are spoken in the community.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Services to general crime and sexual assault victims include: * 24/7 crisis line * Individual support * Crisis intervention and counseling * Medical advocacy * Legal, court and law enforcement advocacy * Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection * Referrals to community resources * Public lending library on victim-related topics

Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION Provides a 24/7 Crisis Hotline to provide support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crimes.

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Services and information available through this program include: *Safety Planning *Crisis Intervention *Assistance applying for housing, financial support and restitution *Psychoeducation about abuse, sexual assault and adult bullying *Referrals to counselors, support groups, lawyers, family services, and more