Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence - Advocates for Family Peace

1611 NW 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Primarily serves Itasca victims of domestic abuse. Advocates for Family Peace also has an office in Hibbing to serve northern St. Louis County victims of domestic violence.

Hours

Advocates available 24/7 In office hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

(800)909-8336

Voice

(218)327-4052

Fax

(218)326-0388

Voice

https://www.stopdomesticabuse.org

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call

Service area

Itasca County, MN
Grand Rapids, MN
Hibbing, MN

Description

Advocates dedicated to ending domestic violence by helping individuals in crisis, providing community education and working for changes in how society views and handles violence. Advocates provide: - Assistance with the legal system - Assistance with Orders For Protection (Temporary Restraining Orders - TRO) - Assistance with law enforcement - Emergency and transitional housing - Support groups - Emergency transportation (With police involved only) - Individual advocacy - Accompaniment to court proceedings - Information and referral - Public education - Internships and volunteer opportunities - Men's information and education - Men's domestic violence groups - Women's information and educations - Women's domestic violence groups - Behavior education - Elder abuse advocacy - Youth advocates - Advocates provided for parents or significant others affected by the abuse on request - Safe housing is available IF there is a domestic situation and safety is an issue

What's Here

Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Crime Victim Accompaniment Services Domestic Violence Support Groups Domestic Violence Hotlines Safe Houses General Crime Victim Assistance Abused Women Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services Sexual Assault Shelters Domestic Violence Shelters Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response

Providing organization

Advocates for Family Peace

Advocates for Family Peace is dedicated to ending domestic violence by helping individuals in crisis, providing community education and working for changes in how society views and handles violence. Advocates for Family Peace provides programs such as, Victim Support Services, Emergency Housing, Supervised Visitation Program, Intervention Programs for Men and Women, and a variety of services for assistance of domestic abuse victims and offenders.