Provides law enforcement and community services including: - Community crime prevention - Dispatch center - Emergency response and technical rescues - Manages county jail

- Block club organizing - Any resident may make arrangements to use office for neighborhood concerns meetings - Youth programs and summer activities - Crime prevention activities - Neighborhood newsletter

Engaging the community through educational topics surrounding relationship abuse and trauma. Training events for up to 50 participants can be held at the Center for Family Peace, or trainers can educate in other locations by request. Customized options are available depending on the request. Popular topics include: - Relationship abuse in the workplace - Relationship abuse 101 - Creating a trauma-sensitive environment - Effects of relationship abuse on children - Effective parenting - Healthy relationships - History of Annamarie's and service/volunteer opportunities - Teen dating violence

An official U.S. Government website with information on preventing or stopping bullying. Provides information about information on: - Warning signs, effects, trauma, risks, and other aggressive behaviors on bullying - Cyberbullying, gaming, tactics, digital awareness for parents, establishing rules, social media, prevention, and tips for teachers - Resources, training, research, laws, and policies on what you can do about bullying

Provides community and public safety services including: - Animal Control - City code enforcement - Community crime prevention education and resources - Dispatch - Dropbox for prescription drug disposal

Groups are available for both batterers and victims.

- 911 emergency dispatch - CodeRED mass notification system for emergencies; residents can register to be notified by the sheriff's office in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts - Communications division - County jail - Court security and transport - Crime prevention and community policing - Criminal investigation - Dive Rescue/Recovery Team - Emergency management/Homeland security - Emergency Response Unit (ERU) - Gun permits - Horse patrol unit - K-9 unit - Prescription Drug Drop Box: Provides a drug disposal box for prescription drugs in pill form, liquids, ointments, or lotions - Records including foreclosures - Recreational safety - Reserve deputy units - Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT)/The Right Information And Direction (TRIAD): Partnering with community groups, law enforcement professionals, and senior citizens to reduce criminal victimization of older persons and enhancing delivery of law enforcement services

- Firearm purchase/transfer applications - Neighborhood Watch: Groups reduce crime and build strong neighborhoods - Police department

A program working to ground youth in Native culture to reduce chemical and tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking, and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth. Through opportunities for community involvement, leadership development, culturally specific health education, and cultural enrichment activities, the program develops interpersonal competencies and strengthens the skills young people need to become community leaders and mentors for other youth.

Domestic violence prevention and counseling program: - 52-hour program/26 sessions: 2 hours on Tuesday evening - To assure safety of partners of participants in our program - To teach alternatives to coercive, dominating, and violent behaviors - To work cooperatively with the probation system, legal/justice system, human services, and victim service providers

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

- Crime Watch crime prevention program - K-9 unit - Recreational enforcement unit - School liaison program/school resource officers - Sheriff's reserve unit - SWAT team - Underwater recovery

Crisis Call Assistance - 24/7 - (218)766-1741 - (218)766-1205 Provides: - Service to domestic violence victims - Free, confidential help - Safe, caring environment - Individual support - Emergency transportation to safety - Weekly support group (24 hour notice required for transportation to support group, call during regular business hours) - Education - Orders for protection - Harassment restraining orders - Referrals - Legal advocacy - System advocacy

Full-service law enforcement agency: - Assists in civil matters - Crime prevention services: crime free multi-housing and prescription drug drop box (accepts unused or expired prescriptions. Do not accept any liquids, empty bottles, needles, supplements, and vitamins) - Responds to call for service - Serves summons, warrants, writs, motions, orders

- Jail - 9-1-1 emergency service - Civil process service - Criminal investigation - Minority and female internship program - Neighborhood crime watch - Child passenger safety seat inspections - Foreclosure records - Dive team - Canine unit - Computer forensics unit - Court security - Dakota County Drug Task Force Prescription Drug Drop Off - Individuals can safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs - Medicines Accepted from Households: Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medications. No medicines from businesses, including health care facilities, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, doctors' offices, and veterinary clinics can be accepted.

Serves victims of sexual assault and teen relationship abuse through a range of services: - Telephone crisis response - Short-term counseling - Responds to local hospital emergency rooms - Legal advocacy - Safe at Home application assistance for address confidentiality - Support group for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse designed to help people begin to recover from the effects of trauma and to help them find ways to grow, flourish and enjoy healthy relationships and happier lives. Individuals receive support from peers and advocates. Individuals learn about dynamics and the culture surrounding sexual violence, common reactions and feelings, as well as coping skills that may aid in the healing process. - Works with victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation Also offers community education speakers on a range of topics such as: Bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, healthy relationships, impact of domestic violence on child witnesses, media violence, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and teen dating violence

Provides community education about domestic violence, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, and other abusive behaviors to the public. Offers information and tips on the website about helping someone who is experiencing abuse, electronic device safety, effects on domestic violence on children, dating and teen violence, and family and friends of victims of domestic violence. Southern Valley Alliance offers awareness training presentations and builds relationships with community partners about domestic violence, education to youth, inform neighbors, and other community groups. Volunteer opportunities are available to anyone interested. A variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Positions include Crisis Line Advocate, Community Outreach, Court Advocate, Support Group Facilitator, Office Support, Pop-Up Volunteer, Set Up and Tear Down, Child Care Provider, and more.

Provides law enforcement and community services including: - Animal control - Community crime prevention education - Dispatch - Drug Tip Line - Emergency response

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include: - Accepting reports of abuse - Assessment of the initial referral - Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse - Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem - Dependency investigation - Ongoing support services for children and their families ?- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home - Works with the family toward unification or reunification ? ?NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Promotes awareness of domestic abuse issues

Family leaders are supported to obtain the skills and access the community resources needed to build networks of support, identify personal and family aspirations, develop a personal plan, and achieve realistic personal and family stability goals. Activities help participants: - Build family and community leadership skills - Discover strengths - Improve financial literacy - Learn skills to resolve conflict without violence - Strengthen parenting?

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims. - Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more. - Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf. - Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner. - Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Provides community services including: His Works United Council: The Family Healing Restoration Network (FHRN) is a collaboration between Hennepin County and His Works United Council to provide services to individuals and families to reduce the numbers of families engaged in child protection services There is a Balm: Promotes holistic health understandings and behaviors in the African American community; twenty churches have health site coordinators that work with church pastors to bring information and sponsor activities to promote healthy eating and living GED Assistance: Provides preparation classes, subject tutoring (individual and group), practice tests, and financial assistance for testing fees

Advocates will present on any of the following topics or provide materials for: - Community Involvement in Ending Domestic Violence - How to Actively Address Domestic Violence - Men's Use of Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships - Teen Dating Violence - The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children - Understanding Domestic Violence - Women's Use of Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships

Provides law enforcement and community services including: - City patrol - Coffee with the cops: time for the public to gather with police for coffee and have conversations - Community crime prevention and awareness ?- School crime prevention and safety