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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 Advocacy for clients includes: * 24/7 toll-free crisis and support line - Anonymous calls are accepted * An advocate can be present at a victim's examination in the emergency room if desired * Support during legal proceedings * Accompaniment to court hearings * Assistance with protection orders * Safety planning for the future * Support Groups

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

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 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 Advocates help sexual assault survivors answer questions and provide support with the police, county system and medical examinations. Assist with: * Attending criminal and civil hearings in Dakota County * Writing Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders and Victim Impact Statements * Referrals to a monthly legal clinic for family law assistance

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 support services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including: * Help filing an Order for Protection * Assist with filing Harassment Orders * Accompanying survivors to court hearings and explaining the legal process * Accompanying survivors to the hospital * Assistance in reporting to the police * Assist with filing reparation claims * Support groups for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors * Information and referral to community resources Also facilitates the Teens Against Dating Abuse (TADA) program designed to educate teens in the Onamia, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie, and Princeton school districts about abuse in dating and relationships.

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

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 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 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 Offers comprehensive and supportive services to adult and teen victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with matters that involve the criminal or civil court system. * Assistance with preparing and filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders Please Note: Legal Advocates are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice about any personal decisions.

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

Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse MORE INFORMATION 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

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 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 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

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 Offers advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Trained advocates can assist with: * Resource referrals * Orders for protection

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 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 Offers advocacy services to help victims of sexual assault including: * 24/7 crisis phone line * One-to-one support counseling * Human trafficking services * Support for those Involved in the sex industry * Safety planning * Harassment Restraining Orders * Orders for Protection * Law enforcement advocacy * Court advocacy * Hospital advocacy services * Referrals to Supportive 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 Offers assistance to crime victims including: * Crisis Intervention * Resource referrals * Assistance with protection orders * Support and information in navigating the criminal justice system * Help with victim impact statements * Court assistance * Applying for financial assistance * Emergency funds

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 Advocates help people: * At the hospital * At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed * At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates * By communicating between investigators and prosecutors * By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order * By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home 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 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 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