Jacob Wetterling Resource Center - Zero Abuse Project
Provides a victim assistance helpline providing specially trained staff who provide assistance and emotional support to families of exploited or missing children during the search for the child and/or case investigation. JWRC works closely with law enforcement, national and local non-profit organizations, legislators, and the media to help victims' families. Helpline for families of exploited or missing children to provide the tools and services to empower family and friends. Available 24 hours/7 days a week for emergency situations.
Categories
Last assured
01/31/2024
Physical Address
366 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Hours
Victim Assistance Helpline will page staff 24 hours/7 days a week in emergency situations of missing and exploited children
Application process
Call helpline for support and information; no documents required for help but having a police report will help expedite services provided
Fee
Free case management services and a suggested minimum donation for some educational outreach events
Required documents
Police report not mandatory but helpful
Eligibility
Individuals or families experiencing a missing or exploited child (including online) in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Languages
Spanish
Service area
IA MN ND SD
Agency info
Zero Abuse Project
Mission is to educate families and communities to prevent the exploitation of children; educates and provides tools necessary to spark community-wide conversation and action; advocates for policies that promote the health and safety of all children and teens, and responds to victims, their families, and communities with support services