Free, confidential services for crime victims and witnesses: - Assistance obtaining Orders for Protection/Restraining Orders, if the victim/witness requests - Compensation - Assistance in obtaining witness fees and information as to eligibility and reimbursement for financial losses incurred by the victim - Financial Assistance: Victims may be eligible for financial assistance from the state if they have suffered economic loss as a result of violent crimes - Help with issues with creditors - Information about the status of the court case via letter and phone calls - Information/Explanation about the criminal justice proceedings - Notice of court proceedings, including changes, hearing dates and any schedule change, including information as to case status - Notification of victims rights per Chapter 611A of the Minnesota Statutes - Orientation to the courtroom setting. Witnesses may view a courtroom prior to a trial. Companion for court appearances in significant cases, and also for emotional support - Private waiting area prior to court appearance - Property recovery of stolen items that are being held as evidence - Referrals to social services, counselors, and others who can assist with personal problems - Support with problems that may be happening as a result of the crime itself or of court appearances - Transportation assistance for pre-trial or court hearings, if necessary

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

The shelter program provides emergency housing to female survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. 24-hour advocacy and supportive services are provided in the shelter as well as through community-based victim service programs.

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.

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: - Animal control - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records/files - Missing persons location assistance - Victim/witness support DARE - Drug Abuse Resistance Education: Uniformed law enforcement officers teach D.A.R.E. one hour a week for 17 weeks. Lessons focus on providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching students decision-making skills, showing students how to resist peer pressure and encouraging students to develop healthy interests and resist drug abuse.

Law enforcement agency: - General crime reporting - General victim/witness support - House security check - Missing persons location assistance - Law enforcement records/files

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.

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

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

Prosecutes all crimes in the county, provides legal advice to county departments and officials, and offers victim/witness services

City police services: - Law enforcement records - General crime victim / witness assistance - Missing persons location assistance - General crime reporting

Law enforcement services: - Adult detention - Civil process - County Communication Center 911 - County jail - Court security - Criminal investigation - Prisoner transports - Search and rescue - Victim and assistance - Warrants

Law enforcement agency services: - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records/files - Missing persons location assistance - Crime witness/victim support

Provides law enforcement and community services including: - Community crime prevention - Crime victim and witness support - Emergency response - General crime reporting - Missing persons location assistance

- Notice of court dates and explanation of each type of hearing - Supportive listening - Accompaniment to court and meetings with prosecutors - Provide specific case information - Explanation of the criminal and juvenile justice systems - Assist in the understanding and exercising of victims' rights - Assist with questions and the filing of restitution - Assist with questions and applying for reparations - Emergency funds for the replacement or repair of essential items lost or damaged due to a crime - Assist with transportation to court or meetings with prosecutors - Assist with victim impact statements - Assist with the recovery of property taken as evidence - Liaison between victims and criminal justice system personnel - Community education - Trial preparation - Personal advocacy - Safety planning - Referrals

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.

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

Law enforcement agency: - Crime victim/witness support - Missing persons location assistance - Drug abuse education/prevention - General crime reporting

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

Law enforcement responsibilities and services include: - County Communication Center 911 - Court security - General crime reporting - Gun permits - Jail - Search and rescue - Victim assistance - Warrants, records, files

Law enforcement agency: - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records - Victim and witness support - Missing person location support

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - County civil matters - Crime victim assistance and compensation - Crime victim notification service - Crime witness support - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Probate Court - Prosecutes criminal cases - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Municipal police department: - Law enforcement records - Missing persons location support - Victim/witness support