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Provides law enforcement and community services

Law enforcement agency: - General crime reporting - Victim/witness support - Assist in locating missing persons - Law enforcement records

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - County civil matters - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection - Victim advocacy after crime has occurred

- Investigates crimes - General crime reporting - Supports crime victims and witnesses - Maintains police records - Animal control - Assists in locating missing persons

Provides advocates 24 hours a day Services Offered 24-hour crisis line Assistance with filing Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) and Orders for Protection (OFP) Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement Specialized criminal justice advocacy Crisis intervention Ongoing basic counseling Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms Support Groups Follow-up assistance Safe at Home

- County Communication Center 911 - Court security - Civil process - Gun permits - Prisoner transports - Search and rescue - Victim/witness assistance - Warrants - General crime reporting

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - County civil matters - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection - Victim advocacy after crime has occurred

- Provides advocacy for Asian victims of domestic violence - Crime victim accompaniment services - Advocates work in criminal and family courts - Assists with shelter placement and obtaining Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders

Prosecutes crimes on behalf of Olmsted County; provides crime victim/witness assistance - Criminal division: Diversion programs - Civil division: Commitment, forfeitures of certain property associated with the commission of a "designated offense", truancy prevention, and property tax - Child support division: Helps establish paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support orders - Juvenile division: Prosecutes juvenile offenses

Municipal police department - General crime victim/witness support - Law enforcement records and files - Missing persons location assistance

The County Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor for Winona County as well as providing attorney services for the County Board of Commissioners and the various county governmental offices. This office also provides assistance for victims of crimes (including domestic violence and sexual assault) including: - Information about criminal and civil court procedures - Ongoing support for crime victims involved in the criminal justice system - Assistance in filing restitution and reparations claims - Assistance with Victim Impact Statements - Assistance with return of property taken as evidence

Municipal police services include: - Animal control - Criminal investigation - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records/files - Missing persons location assistance - Traffic control - Victim/witness support

- Crime investigation - Crime reporting - Crime witness support - Crime victim support - City patrol - Missing persons

Prosecutes criminal matters, juvenile delinquency, child neglect, child support, civil commitments and defends the county in civil suits. Assists with the following: - Crime victim services - Law library

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child protection cases - CHIPS cases - Commitments - County civil matters - Crime victim assistance and compensation - Crime victim notification service - Crime witness support - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Juvenile diversion - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection - Traffic violations

- Investigates crimes - Reports general crimes - Supports crime victims and witnesses - Maintains police records - Controls animals - Assists in locating missing persons

Services include: - Assistance with finding safe (shelter) housing - Assistance with lock changes, food, shelter and phone reconnection/repair, window and door repair due to assault - Attendance at court appearances resulting from domestic assault in Hennepin County - Orders for Protection and harassment restraining orders - Personal safety planning - Transportation to court, safety, and medical care

A county attorney-based victim assistance program that serves all victims of crime being prosecuted in Watonwan County. Victims can receive support, information, and referrals to address concerns specific to their situation and aid them in the recovery process. Provides victim advocacy throughout the criminal prosecution process.

Works with victims of general crimes, including physical assault, harassment, stalking, identity theft, attempted murder, and men who are victims of intimate partner violence, in addition to other crime victimizations. Provides support through services: - Assists in applying for compensation assistance from the Crime Reparations Board - Assists in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders - Assists in preparing a victim impact statement - Assists with restitution paperwork - Being a liaison between the victim, the police department, and the county attorney - Provides crisis intervention for victims - Provides help through the crisis line - Provides referrals to community and area agencies. Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims - Provides victim rights information - Support and guidance through medical, law enforcement, and legal processes 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 such as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system. - When available, funding through the program can be used for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

A service providing information, assistance, and referrals to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, general crime, and family members of completed suicide and fatal accident victims.

24 hour advocacy services available, 7 days per week Crisis Intervention O.F.P.'s provided by Shelter Advocate Assist with reparations applications General advocacy: information/referrals/resources Supportive one-on-one advocacy Victim's Rights Safety Planning Education Group Sessions (cycle of domestic abuse, dynamics of domestic violence, etc.) Transportation and accompaniment (business related meetings) Child care availability for meetings and in-house group sessions Talking Circles Cultural teaching circles Healthy living life skills sessions Sexual Abuse Educational Sessions Cultural healing, smudging, self care group support Provide "Evaluation of Services" form for residents Accompaniment to exams for sexual assault adult victims Follow-up advocacy available

Offers support and advocacy services for individuals who have been victims of a crime. Services include: - 24 hour crisis line for those experiencing abuse - Assistance at the hospital following a 911 or crisis call - Assistance in filing for a Harassment Restraining Order - Court assistance - Emergency short-term housing (up to 5 days) and shelter coordination for long-term housing with shelters - Individual support - Information and referral services - Ongoing support, counseling, and groups - Safety planning - Victim's rights information Note: Emergency funds are sometimes available to specifically assist clients facing crisis and financial barriers to maintain or attain financial independence from abusers

Works with victims of general crimes, including physical assault, harassment, stalking, identity theft, attempted murder, and men who are victims of intimate partner violence, in addition to other crime victimizations. Provides support through services: - Assists in applying for compensation assistance from the Crime Reparations Board - Assists in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders - Assists in preparing a victim impact statement - Assists with restitution paperwork - Being a liaison between the victim, the police department, and the county attorney - Provides crisis intervention for victims - Provides help through the crisis line - Provides referrals to community and area agencies. Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims - Provides victim rights information - Support and guidance through medical, law enforcement, and legal processes 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 such as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system. - When available, funding through the program can be used for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

Provides the following services: - Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases - Assistance with housing, education, employment, and connecting to public benefits and community resources - Assistance with Orders for Protection/Harassment Orders - Communication network linking survivors with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement - Criminal justice advocacy for victims - GED assistance for domestic abuse victims - If experiencing legal problems related to domestic violence, please call for screening and appointments - Information and referral - Support for victims including accompaniment to medical and legal procedures - Visits to victims after perpetrator has been arrested - Youth support groups and mentoring for children who have been exposed to domestic violence Safety Planning Services for individuals in various scenarios: - In a relationship - Parenting time exchanges - Post-arrest and release from jail - Post-separation or throughout continued contact with an abuser - Throughout the restraining order process

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - CHIPS cases - Commitments - Conservatorships - County civil matters - Crime victim assistance and compensation - Crime victim notification service - Crime witness support - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Domestic violence legal services - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection