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• 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence

• Empowers women by helping them build and maintain self-esteem, personal strengths, and safety plans, develop healthy relationships, develop support networks, and obtain resources and information

• Program provides group and/or individual support and legal advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. One-to-one individual sessions are provided based on individual circumstances.

Advocates dedicated to ending domestic violence by helping individuals in crisis, providing community education and working for changes in how society views and handles violence. Advocates provide: - Assistance with the legal system

• Assistance with Orders For Protection (Temporary Restraining Orders - TRO)

• Assistance with law enforcement

• Emergency and transitional housing

• Emergency transportation (With police involved only)

• Individual advocacy

• Accompaniment to court proceedings

• Information and referral

• Public education

• Internships and volunteer opportunities

• Men's domestic violence groups

• Women's information and educations

• Supervised visitation program

• Behavior education

• Parenting Classes available

• Elder abuse advocacy

• Advocates provided for parents or significant others affected by the abuse on request

• Safe housing is available IF there is a domestic situation and safety is an issue

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.

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include:

• Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments

• Confidentiality

• Community education and professional training

• Crisis line

• Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.

• Individual and group support

• Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP

• Safety planning

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 free civil and criminal legal services to enrolled Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members. services available:

• Answer questions

• Go to court

• Notary services

• Provide legal services

• Resolve cases on behalf of clients

Program does not accept all cases and may deny services based on criteria of the case and the client. Cases accepted:

• Child Protection (CHIPS)

• Consumer law and debt collection

• Criminal law

• Domestic abuse

• Elder law (health care directives, powers of attorney, estate planning, probate, guardianships, grandchild adoption/guardianship/custody, Indian trust land/accounts)

• Estate planning

• Family law (divorce and custody/visitation)

• Housing

• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

• Juvenile delinquency

• Probate

• Public benefits (denial or termination of benefits such as Social Security)

• Truancy cases

Cannot accept cases such as:

• 1st or 2nd degree drug possession

• Bankruptcy

• Commitments

• Criminal or civil cases outside of the service area

• Drug sales

• Employment discrimination

• Federal court cases

• Personal injury

• Suing other band members for money damages

• Worker's compensation

• Wrongful termination

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

• Advocacy for domestic abuse violence victims

• Advocacy for child victims of domestic violence

• Provides emergency shelter/referrals

• Provides emergency transportation

• Accompanies victims to court hearings

• Provides assistance with OFP's

• Support groups & one on one appointments

• Assistance with safety plans for family violence waiver

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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

Provides legal services for the county including:

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• Guardianships

• Legal representation of county departments, land acquisitions, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters

• Prosecutes criminal cases and juvenile matters

• Restraining and harassment orders

• 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

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 representation of county boards and county agencies

• Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

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

Individuals can talk to an attorney about victimization. The attorney advises the individual about orders for protection (domestic violence), harassment orders, and more.

• Child and adult protection representation
• Child support and paternity cases
• Commitments for mental illness, chemical dependency, or mental retardation
• Conservatorships
• Crime witness support
• Criminal and delinquency prosecution; district attorney
• Criminal protective orders
• District Attorney
• Domestic/family violence legal services
• Guardianships
• Initiates CHIPS (Child in need of protection or services)
• Juvenile diversion
• Legal representation of county boards and agencies
• Prosecutes misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies
• Requests restitution; crime victim compensation
• Restraining orders
• Stalking/Harassment orders
• Temporary and permanent restraining orders
• Victim notification

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

One-stop service center for victims and survivors of domestic violence that is staffed by a collaborative of 18 agencies that provide legal advocacy services at court. Available services may include:

• Crisis intervention and personal advocacy

• Legal advocacy

• Legal consultation and representation

• Law enforcement investigation and prosecution of offenders

• Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders writing/filing for victims

• Referral to shelter, permanent and transitional housing, employment, personal counseling, safe child visitation services, and other community partners

• Supervised play for children while the parent/guardian is accessing services

After hours or on the weekends, individuals should call the Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. See separate listing.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Departments

• Civil Division: Advises and represents the community social services department under state and federal mandates

• Criminal Division: Prosecutes criminal acts and provides leadership to law enforcement

• Juvenile Division: Carries a caseload of both juvenile prosecution cases and child protection cases

• Victim-Witness Division: Fulfills statutorily mandated advocacy assistance, information, and services for victims and witnesses

• Services

• Child custody decrees

• Child support assistance/enforcement

• Conservatorship assistance

• County counsel

• Crime victim compensation

• Crime victim notification services

• Crime witness support

• Criminal law

• District Attorney

• Domestic/family violence legal services

• Estate entitlement assistance

• General crime victim assistance

• Guardianship assistance

• Juvenile diversion

• Paternity suits

• Paternity/maternity establishment

• Restraining order filing office

• Third Party involuntary commitment petition services

Neither the County Attorney nor his/her staff is allowed to represent private citizens.

Victims can seek help, guidance, and support through the Domestic Abuse Service Center. Multiple services are provided at one centralized location, such as advocacy, connecting to prosecution team, legal consultation, and representation from pro-bono attorneys. Services provided:

• Advocacy and referral for any other service that the victim may need such as housing, counseling, or victim's compensation

• Advocates from several culturally specific agencies on a rotating basis

• Access to police, city of Minneapolis or Hennepin County prosecutors, probation, and child protection services for victims of domestic abuse

• Help with Orders for Protection

• On-site playroom, interpretive services, some transportation assistance

• Safe environment; on-site deputy sheriff providing security

NOTE: To find out if an Order was served, contact the Sheriff's Office.

• Monthly CLE available to members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Bar

• Internet access including Wi-Fi access

• Photocopier and fax machine

• Provides access to legal resources including statutes, legislative materials, court rules, court forms, WestLaw, regulations, ordinances, self-help materials, forms, case law, legal treatises, and encyclopedias

Legal Clinic Services Civil Law Clinic: Automobile title transfer; conciliation court; consumer issues; creditor/debtor issues; default judgment, housing; housing eviction; eviction expungement; judgment collection Criminal Law Clinic: Traffic tickets, criminal process, criminal expungement, and DANCO orders Family Law Clinic: Child custody, child support, domestic abuse, marriage dissolution, name change, paternity issues, and spousal maintenance

The County Attorney cannot provide legal advice to citizens, but can refer them to a department, agency, or private law firm that can help them.

• 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 witness support

• Criminal law

• District Attorney

• Domestic/family violence legal services

• Estate entitlement assistance

• General crime victim assistance

• Guardianship assistance

• Juvenile delinquency prosecution and diversion

• Paternity suits

• Paternity/maternity establishment

• Permanent restraining orders

• Stalking/harassment orders

• Temporary/permanent restraining orders

• Third-party involuntary commitment petition services

Services provided on Wellness Day are free and confidential; lunch/snacks and childcare are provided to help participants enjoy the day.

• Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)

• Art therapy

• Brow waxing

• Individual therapy

• Legal aid

• Manicures

• Massage therapy

• Medical exams for women's health

• Salon stylist

• Spiritual direction

Provides help to individuals in crisis, providing community education and working to change public perception and response to domestic violence. Advocates provide:

• Assistance with Orders for Protection (Temporary Restraining Orders - TRO)
• Emergency housing, if safety is an issue
• Emergency transportation (only in cases where law enforcement is involved)
• Individual advocacy
• Information and referral to needed services
• Internship and volunteer opportunities
• Legal system assistance
• Public education
• Support at court proceedings
• Support Groups
• Support in working with law enforcement
• Youth advocates