Financial compensation for victims of violent crimes to assist with medical expenses, mental health counseling and economic support. Funeral expenses for family in case of death of a crime victim up to a maximum of $6500. Also covers death or injury from some DWIs, hit and runs, and criminal vehicular operation.

Offers immediate and long-term practical help, and emotional support to families after homicide, suicide, overdose, and accidental deaths. Holds weekly loss-specific support groups for children, teens, and adults including homicide grief support with separate groups for adults and children, families of suicides for adults, and families of accidental death victims for adults. - East Metro: Groups meet at the Saint Paul location on Monday evenings. - West Metro: Groups meet in Saint Louis Park on Thursday evenings. - An additional suicide support group meets in Forest Lake Thursday evening. Call for additional information or registration. Some classes may be offered virtually.

- Accompaniment for survivors who must attend court proceedings - Communicates to professionals and public about needs and problems of survivors - Increases society's awareness of problems faced by survivors - Information about grieving process and criminal justice system for survivors - Newsletter - Provides contact people for survivors - Speakers bureau - Support group meetings