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

Law enforcement agency. Calls are forwarded to the Martin County Sheriff's office if phone isn't answered. - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records - Crime victim/witness assistance - Missing persons location assistance

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

- Crime investigation and reporting - Crime victim support - Crime witness support - Missing persons - Law enforcement records and files

Works primarily with victims and witnesses of cases being prosecuted by Dakota County Attorney's Office (felonies, juvenile delinquency, select misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases). Includes: - Information regarding statuses of cases - Education and preparation for trials - Accompanies victims and witnesses to criminal court hearings - Assistance in applying for witness fees, restitution from the offender and compensation from the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board - Transportation to court and child care while testifying - Assist with return of property held by police - Referrals to other Dakota County services or community resources - Emergency funds up to $500 maximum for replacement of necessary property that was lost, stolen or damaged as a result of a crime, expenses relating to ensuring safety and security, and crime scene clean-up. Applicant must be a victim of the crime, must make a police report and be cooperative with the investigation, must not have been engaged in criminal behavior at the time of their victimization, and must have a financial need. Applicant must live in Dakota County or the crime they are a victim of should have occurred in Dakota County. Applicant can apply once per crime. Payment is made to the vendor/service provider (i.e. locksmith, mechanic, etc.) directly whenever possible. A check can reimburse the victim only with proof of payment, such as an original receipt. - Assistance with preparation of victim impact statements

The Crime Victim Services Department offers assistance to "general crime victims". This refers to but is not limited to: - Assault - Robbery - Burglary - Theft - Homicide - DWI vehicular homicide or injury - Arson - Criminal damage to property - Bias and hate crimes Support Services - Crisis Intervention - Reassurance and support - Information regarding the rights of victims - Referral to other agencies or sources of assistance - Help completing Restraining/Harassment orders - Transportation for court related appointments Court Related Services - Information regarding the criminal justice system - Support and accompaniment to court or other legal proceedings - Information concerning the status and disposition of the case - Support and accompaniment to court or other legal proceedings -Notification of court proceedings - Assistance in preparing Victim Impact Statements Financial Assistance - Assistance in completing county and state compensation forms - Information and assistance with the county restitution forms - Assistance in obtaining the release of property held as evidence Education - Professional training - School and Community presentations

Provides law enforcement and community services including: - Communications (911) and dispatch - County jail - Court security - Emergency response and investigations - Firearm permits - Manages and maintains police records and reports - Patrol - Prescription drug collection and disposal - Public presentations and community safety events - Victim/witness assistance

Southern Valley Alliance partners with law enforcement, attorneys, and other agencies to advocate for and empower survivors to navigate the civil and/or criminal justice system. Services include: - Accompaniment civil court hearings and assistance throughout the court process - Court Advocacy Program: Assist survivors of domestic violence with obtaining immediate and long-term legal protections, as well as companionship during the petition and court hearing processes. Advocates provide survivors with a network of support and help survivors navigate the civil and criminal court processes surrounding domestic violence. - Emergency 911 cell phones - Explanations regarding the court process and judgments - Help with filing for protection orders such as an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, and crisis intervention programs - Safety planning

Provides law enforcement and community services, including: - County Communication Center 911 - County jail - Court security - Criminal investigation - Emergency Management - Law enforcement records and files - Missing persons location assistance - Prisoner transports - Search and rescue - Victim assistance - Warrants- Gun permits

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

- Child and adult protection representation - Child support and paternity cases - Child custody decrees - Commitments - Conservatorships - Crime Victim assistance, notification; compensation - Crime Witness support - Criminal and delinquency prosecution; juvenile diversion - Domestic/family violence legal services - Guardianships - Harassment and Restraining orders - Legal representation of county boards and agencies

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

- Law enforcement records/files - Witness support - General victim/witness support - Missing persons location assistance - General crime reporting - Animal control

Provides legal counsel, prosecution services, and guidance on county matters, including crime victim assistance, third-party commitment petitions, and serving as the chief prosecutor.

Crime Victim Services Provides victims information and referral to local victim advocates and services. Provides information about the investigation and prosecution process. Advises crime victims of their rights and monitor the enforcement of those rights. Provides written materials on crime victim rights and issues. Provides information about available financial resources including the Emergency Fund, the Auto Theft Impound Fund, and the Reparation Program (see separate service). Assists victims who believe they have been treated unfairly in the criminal justice system (the Crime Victim Justice Unit). Victim Information and Notification Everyday - VINE Automated telephone notification systemproviding crime victims with an offender's custody status and location,criminal charge information, sentence expiration date and referral informationfor law enforcement and victim services provider organizations. Service isavailable 24 hours a day. Automated information and notification system which notifies registered usersupon a change in an offender's status. Victims can be notified by automatedphone message, email, or text message.

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 - Support groups for children dealing with abuse, divorce, foster care, anger management, other high-risk situations, and assistance with Orders for Protection - Personal advocacy and counseling referrals are available to help with emotional trauma

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Adult and juvenile probation - Prosecution of felonies, gross, and petty misdemeanors - Third-party involuntary commitments

City police department - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records/files - Victim/witness support - Missing persons location assistance

- Assistance for victims - Advocacy - Orders For Protection - Crime Reparations - Individual and Group support - Medical and Legal Information or support - Community Education

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

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

Attorney services include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection representation - Child support assistance/enforcement - Conservatorship assistance - County counsel - Court filing assistance - Crime victim compensation - Crime victim notification services - Crime victim assistance - Crime witness support - Criminal law - District Attorney - Domestic/family violence legal services - Estate entitlement assistance - Guardianship assistance - Juvenile delinquency prosecution and diversion - Paternity suits - Paternity/maternity establishment - Permanent restraining orders - Stalking/harassment orders - Temporary restraining orders - Third-party involuntary commitment petition services The County Attorney is not permitted to provide legal advice to citizens, but can refer them to a department, agency, or private law firm that can help them.

Law enforcement services for Sibley County: - General crime reporting - 911 dispatch office - County jail - Issues gun permits - Missing persons location assistance - General crime/witness support Contract police service for New Auburn and Green Isle; part-time contract police services for the communities of Winthrop and Arlington

- City patrol - Crime investigation - Crime reporting - Crime victim/witness support - Missing persons - Police records

The attorney and legal advisor for the county who renders legal advice to county and district officers relative to official duties. Duties include the following: - Child support enforcement and paternity establishment - Criminal prosecution - Involuntary commitments - Prosecutes juveniles who have broken the law and provides means of protection for children in need - Victim services: assists victims during their involvement with the criminal justice process and keeps victims up to date with court proceedings