- Assistance in filing claims for restitution from the defendant - Assistance in filing claims with Crime Victim Reparations Board - Education about the criminal justice system - Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system - Liaison between victims and the criminal justice system ?- Limited emergency funds for victims not covered by insurance or other sources - Victim advocacy after crime has occurred - Volunteer opportunities

Provides support and education to empower the community to reduce crime victimization and promote positive outcomes. Services provided: - Confidential services - Court accompaniment and victim advocacy - Assistance with protective orders and filing reparation applications - Information and referral - Safe at Home Application assistance - Safety planning - Women's educational/support group - Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer advocates go through a 40-hour training after which they are Certified Volunteer Advocates in the state of Minnesota. After completing training, volunteers answer the crisis line to provide emotional support, referrals and information for victims of sexual assault and other crimes. Additionally, volunteers are trained to respond out to Saint Mary's Emergency Department to support a victim of sexual assault. Volunteer advocates assist victims/survivors at the hospital during a sexual assault exam as well as law enforcement interviews. Volunteers must be able to take 1 8-hour shift a month.