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Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention: An intervention and healing program for Native women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have experienced intimate partner violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or commercial sexual exploitation. Offers counseling and community-based education activities to clients that encourage healing, build resilience, reduce risk of repeat traumas, etc. Healing Journey: A structured peer support group for adult American Indian women ages 18 and over who are challenged by chronic mental health, substance use, and trauma histories. ?Safe Harbor Initiative: A supportive program for youth ages 24 and under who have experienced sexual exploitation or are at risk of sexual exploitation. ?Sexual Assault Advocacy: Provides crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, forensic examination support, and court advocacy for American Indian survivors of sexual violence. Street Outreach: A collaborative street outreach program designed to facilitate a path towards a healthier life for people who are ready to make a positive change. Wawokiye: Provides outreach and services for youth and adults who are experiencing sex trafficking, unsheltered relatives, and those who need services realted to opioid addictions.

Provides the following services for women who have experienced abuse emotionally, psychologically, sexually, and/or physically by their significant partner:

• 24 hour crisis line for those experiencing abuse

• Assistance at the hospital following a 911 or crisis call

• Court assistance

• Emergency safe housing

• Exploring housing & financial aid options

• Individual or group support

• Information on filing an Order For Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO)

• Obtaining emergency food, clothing, or household items

• Prevention/early intervention education, or other help as may be needed

• Safety planning

• Support and advocacy

Operates a 24-hour support line staffed by trained advocates. Offers services such as:

• Accompany and support in making a police report and/or sexual assault forensic exam at North Shore Health Hospital

• Confidential advocacy and emotional support

• Emergency short-term safe housing for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

• Free and confidential support for adults and youth ages 13 years and up who can access services without a parent's permission or knowledge

• Legal advocacy including obtaining a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) or Order for Protection (OFP)

• Survivor support groups

• Referral to additional resources and a lending library

NOTE: Advocates are not mandated reporters and cannot provide legal advice

Individual and group counseling is offered for both youth and adults who have been affected by sexual assault:

• Individual counseling is provided one-on-one with a license therapist
• Art Group: weekly open group that utilizes art for healing
• Yoga Group: trauma-informed yoga practice specifically designed for survivors

PAVSA routinely adds new support groups according to need

• Advocacy

• Community education on sexual assault and healthy relationships

• Hospital outreach

• Professional training on sexual assault, professional boundaries with clients, etc.

• Support groups for survivors of rape, adult survivors, parents of survivors

Offers an array of services in-person and virtually:

• Adult assessment/psychological testing

• Individual and group therapy

• Prevention consultation on policies and procedures to reduce risk of sexual abuse of children

• Psycho-educational sexual prevention/diversion program

• Sexual abuse prevention workshops for teachers, parents, and youth-serving organizations

• Specialized sex offender treatment for adults

• Women's support group

Sexual advocate services include:

• Assistance in emergency room visits to collect evidence of an assault

• Court advocacy

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

• Education on sexual violence

• Help with safety planning and protective orders

• Information on rights and reparations

• Referrals to outside agencies

• Support group for people who have been victims of sexual violence

• Support if reporting an assault to law enforcement

• Support when medical attention is needed to treat injuries, detect potential sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, and other concerns

Offers an array of services in-person and virtually:

• Adult assessment/psychological testing

• Individual and group therapy

• Prevention consultation on policies and procedures to reduce risk of sexual abuse of children

• Psycho-educational sexual prevention/diversion program

• Sexual abuse prevention workshops for teachers, parents, and youth-serving organizations

• Specialized sex offender treatment for adults

• Women's support group

Provides a national parenting helpline for parents in need of support and resources. Services also include:

• Conducting research on effective community-based strategies to strengthen families

• Maintains information about Parents Anonymous groups across the country

• Parents Anonymous Program serves the entire family through free, weekly, ongoing, community-based Parents Anonymous Adult and Children's Support Groups

• Provides training and technical assistance on parent and shared leadership to community-based organizations and government agencies at the county, state, and national levels

• Publications and newsletters on the website

Program services are for children and young adults, ages birth - 24, or those of a family member or friend, who have experienced neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; or have witnessed domestic violence. Services provided:

• 24-hour hotline
• Age-appropriate support groups during the school year and outings/activities during the summer
• Assistance with child-related appointments (school enrollment, medical, dental, etc.) or issues
• Crisis intervention
• One-on-one positive parenting training
• Resources and referrals
• Safety planning

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 advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:

• Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center

• Crisis response and intervention

• Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders

• Occasional transportation services

• Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services

• Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items

• Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:

• Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center

• Crisis response and intervention

• Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders

• Occasional transportation services

• Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services

• Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items

• Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides support and education to Latina women dealing with violence.

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

Client-centered advocacy services specifically for adults ages 50 and older. An advocate is available to meet in-home or in another safe location of the client's choosing. An advocate can meet with a client and caregivers or support people if desired, over the course of several weeks or months to help each person achieve his or her personal goals for safety and well-being. Services provided:

• Arranging transportation to meetings and appointments

• Connecting with government and community programs for additional services

• Helping to identify and secure housing

• Navigating legal systems and finding pro bono legal assistance

• Offering emotional support, therapy and support groups

• Offering resources for financial 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

Support and advocacy services for persons who have been sexually abused or assaulted include community education, speaking to groups on related topics, crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, supportive counseling for survivors and their loved ones, and support groups.

The hospital offers a large variety of support groups, visit website for full listing, hours, and dates: https://northmemorial.com/?s=support+group&search-type=normal&submit=Search+Submit

Provides an advocate/support person for the rape or sexual assault victim and their families; this includes victims of partner rape, acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape, gang rape, ritualistic rape, or any form of sexual assault. Also addresses sexual harassment and hostile work environment issues. Provides support through services:

• Books and resources

• Crisis counseling and intervention

• Crisis line

• Information and referral

• Legal/court/law enforcement advocacy

• Medical advocacy

• Orders for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order assistance

• Reparations (financial assistance for crime-related costs)

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include:

• Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center

• Crisis response and intervention

• Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders

• Occasional transportation services

• Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services

• Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items

• Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides individualized supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include:

• 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line

• Assistance with writing protective orders

• Care and Share Corner: Offers free clothing, blankets, school supplies, and toiletries

• Crisis intervention

• Emergency hotel/motel safe homing

• Emergency financial assistance

• Personal advocacy

• Safety planning

• Specialized information and referral

• Support groups

• Transportation and accompaniment to court or the hospital for a forensic exam

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

• Community education and professional training

• Confidentiality

• Crisis line

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

• Individual and group support

• Safety planning

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