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Safe Avenues - Chippewa County Outreach
Advocacy - Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
Services include:
* Provides information and support
* Assists victims in safety planning
* Assists victims with obtaining protection orders
* Offers advocacy and accompaniment to community services
* Provides support if reporting to law enforcement
* Provides court advocacy
* Monitors the criminal justice systems' responses to domestic assaults
* Criminal justice intervention
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Safe Avenues
Advocacy - Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
Services include:
* Provides information and support
* Assists victims in safety planning
* Assists victims with obtaining protection orders
* Offers advocacy and accompaniment to community services
* Provides support if reporting to law enforcement
* Provides court advocacy
* Monitors the criminal justice systems' responses to domestic assaults
* Criminal justice intervention
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Standpoint
Advocacy - Legal
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Promotes justice for domestic and sexual violence victims
Their staff lawyer and advocates provide phone based support, training, advocacy and legal advice for domestic and sexual violence victims.
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Someplace Safe - Otter Tail County - Pelican Rapids (Someplace Safe)
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Someplace Safe - Grant County (Someplace Safe)
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Someplace Safe - Pope County (Someplace Safe)
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Southwest Crisis Center - Nobles County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Women's Shelter and Support Center
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides individual support and assistance with:
* Safety planning
* Housing options
* Transportation
* Assistance with criminal and civil court issues
* Assistance in writing Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders
* Applying for government assistance
* A trained, dedicated advocate guides victims through the criminal court process when a partner is charged with domestic assault.
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Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) - Asian Women United of Minnesota
Advocacy - Legal
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides advocacy for Asian victims of domestic violence and referrals for family and immigration law.
* Advocates work in both criminal and family courts
* Assists with housing, shelter placement, and obtaining Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders
* Immigration assistance
* Programs for children
* Personal and group support
* 24/7 multilingual crisis line and helpline
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Women's Advocates, Inc
Domestic Violence Shelter
Temporary emergency shelter for people who have experienced domestic abuse
Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse
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Emergency shelter for battered women and children of battered women.
While receiving shelter, on-site support services are available to assist with resolving the immediate crises, health concerns, legal issues, economic problems, and improve their overall well-being.
Offers a free pet foster program to care for client's pets while they are in the shelter.
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Southwest Crisis Center - Rock County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Someplace Safe - Wadena County
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Southwest Crisis Center - Pipestone County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Southwest Crisis Center - Jackson County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
Domestic Violence Support Services
Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
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.
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Provides advocacy and support services to female victims of domestic violence and their children
Services and programs include:
* Legal advocacy services
* Legal representation in obtaining protective orders and family/civil court issues
* On-site legal clinics
* 24/7 confidential crisis, life planning and transitional services
* Latinx, Southeast Asian, Muslim and immigrant domestic violence-specific programming and services
* Multi-lingual/multi-cultural services
* Life-stage services, information and referrals - from adolescents/young adults to older victims and for the children of victims
* Southeast Asian services
* Transition support and services
* Support and educational groups
* Acute intervention services
Staff speak English, Croatian, Spanish, Hmong, French, Serbian, Bosnian, Russian and Somali languages.
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WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program, Inc. (WRAP) of Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties - Redwood County WRAP
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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American Indian Community Housing Organization - Gimaajii American Indian Center
Domestic Violence Shelter
Temporary emergency shelter for people who have experienced domestic abuse
Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse
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Dabinoo'Igan is an emergency domestic violence shelter for women and their children.
They provide:
* Up to 30 day shelter
* Advocacy
* House search assistance
* Financial assistance
* Safety planning
* Cultural activities
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Safe Avenues - Lac qui Parle County Outreach
Advocacy - Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
Services include:
* Provides information and support
* Assists victims in safety planning
* Assists victims with obtaining protection orders
* Offers advocacy and accompaniment to community services
* Provides support if reporting to law enforcement
* Provides court advocacy
* Monitors the criminal justice systems' responses to domestic assaults
* Criminal justice intervention
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Someplace Safe - Traverse County (Someplace Safe)
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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HOPE Coalition - Wabasha County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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HOPE Coalition - Goodhue County Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Cornerstone Advocacy Service - Minneapolis Office
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program, Inc. (WRAP) of Lyon, Lincoln, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties - Yellow Medicine County WRAP
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
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Someplace Safe - Douglas County (Someplace Safe)
Advocacy
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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