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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 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

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides support groups for: * Women and men survivors of sexual assault or sexual violence * Men Accountable for Sexual Exploitation

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military. This includes any unwanted sexual attention, uninvited sexual advances, or forced sex.

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

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault The groups are not intended to replace therapy, rather, they are a place for survivors to connect with other survivors in a safe and supportive setting. Transportation and child care may be available upon request.

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 Abuse Response Services serve victims of sexual assault and teen relationship abuse in Washington County. Services include: * 24-hour telephone crisis response * Counseling * 24 hour response to local hospital emergency rooms * Support groups * Legal advocacy * Safe at Home application assistance * Community education

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 the following advocacy services to victims: * Hospital advocacy - Advocates are available to support victims when they seek medical assistance at a hospital or clinic. * Legal advocacy - Advocates are available to support victims if they choose to report to the police. The advocates can arrange meetings and be available during court sessions. * Support advocacy - Victims can request to work with an advocate who can give support and information. The advocates also work with family members and friends.

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 Advocates provide support, advocacy and case management services to victims of domestic and sexual violence Domestic violence program includes: * Intervention program for women and girls who have experienced any sort of sexual violence or abuse. Sexual assault advocacy provides: * Crisis intervention * Individual and group counseling * Forensic examination support * Court advocacy * Assist with making police reports, initiating criminal investigation proceedings, and obtaining orders of protection against perpetrators

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 Offers comprehensive support services for those dealing with the effects of sexual violence Call (888) 458-0494 to speak with an advocate at any time. Provides: * 24/7 sexual assault crisis intervention and support services * Accompaniment for forensic collection/rape kit * Trauma informed crisis counseling services * Assistance within the criminal justice and civil court systems * Injunctions for protection * Assistance with victim compensation claims * Gender and age specific support groups * Professional and community educational trainings * Information and referrals

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

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence. * Adult groups * Senior groups * Youth groups

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 services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims including: * Emotional support * Safety planning * Legal advocacy * Emergency shelter * Referrals * Filing Orders for Protection and Harassment, restraining orders * Community education * Both one-to-one and support group sessions

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 The Helpline strives to provide support, guidance and information to adults who need advice or referral about a child who might be abused. Offers free information on preventing child sexual abuse, and training for agencies that want to prevent abuse.

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

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence. * Adult groups * Senior groups * Youth groups

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 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Line

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides educational and emotional support to adult victims and survivors of: * Domestic violence * Sexual assault * Incest Child care and transportation is available for participants.

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 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Line

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 Trained advocates help clients by: * Providing options, information, support and services in both crisis situations and throughout the aftermath of violence * Providing information and referral in areas of women's issues, domestic and sexual violence, and safe homes This agency also provides outreach presentations to local Kindergarten-12th Grade (K-12) and college students, as well as businesses and organizations. The content highlights different aspects of domestic violence, domestic assault, diversity and the impact of violence on children.

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 24/7 hotline provides support, confidential crisis counseling and education to primary and secondary victims of sexual violence.

Provides housing and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need of safe housing. Transitional housing helps people live independently, address issues that led to homelessness or kept them homeless, rebuild their support network and transition into permanent housing. The length of time a person can use the program is limited. MORE INFORMATION Provides affordable housing for victims and their children who are homeless as a result of domestic partner violence * 12 months transitional period * Each unit comes with a garage, utilities included, Wi-Fi, free onsite laundry, and Keycard access * Survivors will also work with an advocate to have an action plan for permanent housing * Rent is 30% of income