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Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by:

• Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs)

• Assists victims in safety planning

• Court advocacy

??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence

• Informs victims of their rights and reparations

• Providing information regarding domestic violence

• Provides support if reporting to law enforcement

• Provides referrals to other agencies

• Supports clients as needed

• Support group for victims

Provides immediate assistance to parents who are experiencing the loss of a loved one from gun violence, including:

• Connection to crisis services

• Funeral clothing assistance

• Relief food for the family

• Spiritual support

Funds are disbursed in the form of gift cards, with a maximum grant of $250 to eligible applicants

Community corrections system with services including:

• Alcohol/drug awareness class

• Anger assessment/management program

• Assistance to crime victims

• Community service work programs

• Correctional facilities

• Diversion of appropriate low-risk offenders

• Monitoring and enforcement of court orders

• Probation services for adult and juvenile offenders

• Sex offender treatment programs

• Theft awareness class

• Tobacco education

• Vandalism/property offender class

??Supports victims of domestic or sexual violence immediately after police response. Provides advocacy services throughout criminal court proceedings. Additional services provided:?? ?- Assists victims in writing of Orders of Protection and Harassment Orders

• Transportation may be available

Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:

• Cleanup of a crime scene

• Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices

• Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred due to the change in venue

• Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle

• Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime

• Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, sch as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:

• Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings

• Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings

• Legal representation for the County Board and all departments

• Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county

• Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include:

• Case management and resource referrals

• Emotional support and coping skills

• Group therapy

• Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Information about victim rights and resources

• Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing

• Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order

• Safety planning

Assists victims, survivors, and their loved ones of impaired driving crashes by providing information on crime victims' rights and information on financial assistance for crime victims Provides services to victims, survivors, and loved ones of impaired driving crashes, including:

• Applications for restitution

• Attorney referral

• Criminal justice advocacy

• Crisis counseling

• Grief support

• Information and referral

• Support groups

• Victim impact statements

Community awareness and education on drunk driving and its consequences for adults, college students, and teens Professional trainings for law enforcement, fire, EMS, clergy, and allied service providers by special arrangement

Offers supportive services to children and teens including:

• Accompaniment when meeting with law enforcement, county attorney staff, or social services

• Court assistance

• Coordination of assistance with schools and other agencies

• Individual support

• Prevention/early intervention education

• Parenting information and guidance

• Safety planning for children, youth, and/or parents

• City patrol

• Crime investigation

• Crime reporting

• Crime victim/witness support

• Missing persons

• Police records

Agency Contact Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Office 9 Willow Lane Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218)326-5008 or (866)-747-5008 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Provides support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and preventive education for the community Private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve women, men and children who have experienced sexual assault Services include: - 24 hour crisis intervention/information line - Trained sexual assault advocates - Support groups for victims/survivors of sexual assault - Public education - Professional training - Legal advocacy (assist clients through criminal justice system, as well as assist in obtaining harassment and protection orders through the civil court system.) - Supervised internships 24 Hour Advocacy - Contact *866)747-5008 or (218)326-5008 for after hours crisis line

Provides law enforcement and community services

Trained advocates offer legal and welfare advocacy. Advocates work in a one-to-one setting with the victims and provide options, information, support and services in both crisis situations and throughout the aftermath of the sexual or domestic violence. Services include information and referral to needed community resources.

• Provides support and advocacy for families and individuals who have been victims of gun violence including recovering from their experience, obtain medical assistance when required, navigate their way through the legal system, how to avoid becoming re-victimized, access benefits, and rebuilding their lives

• Provides community education and awareness regarding the negative impacts gun violence has on the community

• Provides violence prevention and de-escalation training

• Provides gun locks and trigger locks to secure firearms

Law enforcement agency:

• 5 full-time officers

• General crime reporting

• Law enforcement records

• Missing persons location assistance

• Victim and witness support

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by:

• Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs)

• Assists victims in safety planning

• Court advocacy

??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence

• Informs victims of their rights and reparations

• Providing information regarding domestic violence

• Provides support if reporting to law enforcement

• Provides referrals to other agencies

• Supports clients as needed

• Support group for victims

Advocates provide support, information and referrals including:

• Assisting in financial assistance to help with expenses resulting from crime (reparations, restitution)

• Court advocacy

• Crisis line

• Explaining the steps of the criminal justice process

• Filing restraining orders (Order for Protection, Harassment Restraining Order)

• Providing referrals to community resources to help meet needs including counseling (and financial assistance for certain crime victims), etc.

• Providing support and advocacy during sexual assault medical exams

• Support through an interview with law enforcement

• Support through the healing process

• Understanding rights as a victim

Provides free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services:

• Accompaniment to court
• Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order
• Community education
• Crisis line
• Emergency transportation, and/or assistance
• Information, referrals, and resources
• Temporary emergency safe housing
• Systems coordination
• Support group
• Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills.

Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:

• Crime Scene cleanup
• Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available
• Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices
• Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle
• Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime
• Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, such as medical and criminal justice facilities
• Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue

Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child and adult protection representation

• Child support enforcement

• Crime prevention initiatives

• Criminal and delinquency prosecution

• Legal representation of county board and county departments

• Prosecutor in all cases involving juvenile offenders

• Victim/witness assistance

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by:

• Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs)

• Assists victims in safety planning

• Court advocacy

??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence

• Informs victims of their rights and reparations

• Providing information regarding domestic violence

• Provides support if reporting to law enforcement

• Provides referrals to other agencies

• Supports clients as needed

• Support group for victims

• Short-term support counseling for individuals who have been sexually assaulted, including individuals used in prostitution and sex trafficking. Counseling is also available for family members and friends of sexual violence victims.

• One-to-one peer counseling

• Hospital Counseling/Advocacy: Counselors are available to provide counseling, offer information, provide options, and support sexual assault victims at the hospital when they come in for an evidentiary exam. If the victim wishes to make a report to law enforcement, the counselor will remain to provide support. If, upon arriving at the hospital, the sexual assault advocate is told that the victim does not wish to have an advocate, a packet of written information will be left for the victim, and the advocate will leave. Advocates provide support to family and friends of victims in the hospital.

• Anger management workshop for youth

• Basic mediator training, advanced skills, in-service workshops, and peer mediator training

• Mediation: Structured dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party assists people in reaching a settlement of differences. It is a voluntary process that provides an opportunity for all parties to express and resolve issues which may be of concern to them. It requires all parties to enter into a dialogue with good faith and a desire to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

• Education: Workshops and presentations about conflict resolution and mediation

Types of Cases Handled: Neighborhood problems, tenant/landlord, business/consumer, employer/employees, post-divorce visitation, victim/offender, family communication, elder issues, school/teacher/student/parent, bullying, etc. Mediation and Restorative Services is a member organization of Community Mediation of Minnesota which is a statewide single entry point for conflict resolution services. Clients can request a mediation via the website or contact any member organization directly.

Provides services to help ease the physical, emotional and financial misfortunes caused by criminal victimization.

Assists individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime situations. Services include:

• A 24-hour crisis hotline where trained advocates will listen, support, and provide individuals with information

• Personal advocacy and counseling referrals are available to help with emotional trauma

• Support groups for children dealing with abuse, divorce, foster care, anger management, other high-risk situations, and assistance with Orders for Protection

Provides individual support and help with opportunities for personal growth including assistance with safety planning, housing options, transportation, assistance with criminal and civil court issues, assistance in writing Orders for ?Protection and Harassment Orders, and help in applying for government assistance.?? Satellite offices offered in Dodge and Fillmore counties.