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Provides on-call services for victims of sexual assault or abuse who are ages 13 and older. Children ages 12 and younger are referred to a clinic specialized to meet their needs. Service includes: - Care of physical injuries - Sexually transmitted disease prevention and education - Pregnancy risk assessment - Evidence collection - Crisis intervention and supportive counseling

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.

- Advocacy

- Information on local contacts and support groups - Internet support groups and discussion boards

- Information on counseling, treatment, prevention, education, and legislation relating to Clergy Sexual Abuse

- National Conference

SNAP is committed to assist clergy sexual abuse victims, survivors, supporters, and their families through a self-support outreach program. Reference MNSNAP website for support group meetings held second Saturday of each month.

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.

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 safe harbor services to victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, including culturally specific, trauma informed care for Indigenous men and women before, during, and after periods of exploitation. These services include case management with a focus on using culture as a means for healing and access to additional Safe Harbor and sexual health resources.

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 include: - Individual and group information and support - Referrals - Accompaniment to area resources including: - Medical - Legal - Law enforcement - Other available community services - Community Education - Networking with community groups and professionals - Culturally appropriate services for Native American survivors of sexual violence

Agency Contact

Bemidji

Bemidji Office 1510 Bemidji Avenue Bemidji, MN 56601 (218)444-9524 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Bemidji State University Lower Hobson Memorial Union (HMU) - North Conference Room Bemidji, MN 56601 8 am - 1 pm Monday and Wednesday

Northwest Technical College Room 311 Bemidji, MN 56601 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Aitkin

Aitkin Office 312 Minnesota Avenue N, Suite 2009 Aitkin, MN 55431 (218)927-6226 or (866)747-5008 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Park Rapids

Park Rapids Office 323 Main Avenue S Park Rapids, MN 56570 (218)237-0300 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Bagley

Bagley Office 79 Spencer Avenue Bagley, MN 56621 (218)308-6244 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Office 9 Willow Lane Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218)326-5008 or (866)747-5008 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Walker

Walker Office 609 Minnesota Avenue W Walker, MN 56484 (218)547-4892 or (800)708-27278 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday

Provides therapy, crisis services, and education to victims of sexual assault and teens through a range of services: - Telephone crisis response - Short-term counseling - Responds to local hospital emergency rooms - Legal advocacy - Safe at Home application assistance for address confidentiality - Support group for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse designed to help people begin to recover from the effects of trauma and to help them find ways to grow, flourish and enjoy healthy relationships and happier lives. Individuals receive support from peers and advocates. Individuals learn about dynamics and the culture surrounding sexual violence, common reactions and feelings, as well as coping skills that may aid in the healing process. - Works with victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation - Workshops and Education: Offers community education speakers on a range of topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, healthy relationships, impact of domestic violence on child witnesses, media violence, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and teen dating violence

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for at-risk, sexually exploited, and trafficked youth ages 24 and younger. Serves as a central resource for youth, community members, service providers, businesses, and law enforcement while identifying and coordinating available and emerging services and improving local, county, and state responses.

Services include:

- Case management

- Coordination of available and emerging services

- Development of coordinated systems of care and response protocols

- Training and technical assistance for community partners and professionals

• Trauma-informed therapy
• Substance abuse recovery support
• Peer support groups

- Case Management: Southeast Minnesota Regional Navigator works with domestic minor sex trafficking victims

- Community Groups: Staff assist community members with organizing groups to raise awareness, advocate for resources, and provide education and prevention

- Consultation: Professionals working with sexually exploited youth or trafficking victims can get advice, referrals, and other assistance

- Outreach: Staff and volunteers help with spreading the word about sex trafficking, Safe Harbor, and services

- Prevention: Provides sex trafficking prevention programs

- Protocol Development: As a part of the Safe Harbor Program model, protocols have been issued by the state. Staff help agencies adapt and implement these protocols.

- Training: Staff offer training specialized for professionals by discipline or to community groups

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.

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for at-risk, sexually exploited, and trafficked youth ages 24 and younger. Serves as a central resource for youth, community members, service providers, businesses, and law enforcement while identifying and coordinating available and emerging services and improving local, county, and state responses.

Services include:

- Case management

- Coordination of available and emerging services

- Development of coordinated systems of care and response protocols

- Training and technical assistance for community partners and professionals

Provides crisis counseling, advocacy services, and safety planning and education for children and young adults ages 4 - 18 who have been abused or witnessed violence. This program also travels to local schools, educating children on healthy communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, and improving self-esteem.

Supportive services and case management for victim/survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking including crisis services, support groups, and counseling.

Services may include:

- 24-hour crisis response to exploited youth

- Advocacy and case management

- Legal/systems advocacy

- Outreach groups

- Support groups

- Trafficking emergency fund

- Youth development training

Provides therapy, crisis services, and education to victims of sexual assault and teens through a range of services: - Telephone crisis response - Short-term counseling - Responds to local hospital emergency rooms - Legal advocacy - Safe at Home application assistance for address confidentiality - Support group for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse designed to help people begin to recover from the effects of trauma and to help them find ways to grow, flourish and enjoy healthy relationships and happier lives. Individuals receive support from peers and advocates. Individuals learn about dynamics and the culture surrounding sexual violence, common reactions and feelings, as well as coping skills that may aid in the healing process. - Works with victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation - Workshops and Education: Offers community education speakers on a range of topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, healthy relationships, impact of domestic violence on child witnesses, media violence, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and teen dating violence

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for at-risk, sexually exploited, and trafficked youth ages 24 and younger. Serves as a central resource for youth, community members, service providers, businesses, and law enforcement while identifying and coordinating available and emerging services and improving local, county, and state responses.

Services include:

- Case management

- Coordination of available and emerging services

- Development of coordinated systems of care and response protocols

- Training and technical assistance for community partners and professionals

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.

Coordinates victim-centered resources and services for at-risk, sexually exploited, and trafficked youth ages 24 and younger. Serves as a central resource for youth, community members, service providers, businesses, and law enforcement while identifying and coordinating available and emerging services and improving local, county, and state responses.

Services include:

- Case management

- Coordination of available and emerging services

- Development of coordinated systems of care and response protocols

- Training and technical assistance for community partners and professionals

Provides support services and programs for sexually exploited adults, youth and their families, including:

- Case Management

- Court and legal advocacy; expungement legal clinics that help survivors remove legal barriers to employment, housing and/or higher education

- Crisis line

- Educational trainings and presentations

- Individual and systems advocacy

- LGBTQ+ specific services

- Survivor Leadership support group; trafficking survivors lead group meetings and give a voice to the needs of longer-term survivors

- Transitional housing

- Youth prevention groups

Child-friendly forensic center investigates child abuse and coordinates needed services, including:

- Advocacy: Provides initial and ongoing advocacy to families as they move through the process of a child abuse allegation; builds connections with families to better understand their circumstances and self-identified needs; helps families to interpret the information they receive, ensure their rights and their ability to make informed decisions and gain skills in advocating for themselves and their children; provides emotional support

- Forensic interviewing: Provides a neutral, information-gathering child-centered interview

- Multidisciplinary team facilitation: Includes professionals from law enforcement, social services, prosecution, public defense, medical and mental health, victim support services, the child advocacy center (forensic interviews and advocacy), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), and cultural representatives collaborate from the initial report through lasting supportive services for the youth and families

- Medical exams: Collaborates with St. Luke’s Hospital and Essentia Health to provide forensic medical evaluations in reported cases of child abuse; provides an overall assessment of a child and/or adolescent’s health and safety, recommends appropriate follow-up and treatment, documents additional statements and/or physical evidence in circumstances of sexual or physical abuse, and provides reassurance to a child and/or adolescent and their caregiver about their body and health

- Mental health: Connects children and families with trauma-informed care and avoid barriers to accessing mental health services; arrangementswith the Human Development Center and Paradigm Therapy Services to providespecialized trauma-focused mental health services unique to the needs ofchildren and their non-offending caregivers

- Prevention: Provides prevention education to families ofchildren being served; outreaches to schools, families, and the community; presentations and trainings to organizations and groups across the northland

Provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, elder abuse, trafficking, and general crime who are native and non-native women, men, and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation. Services provided include: - 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line support for victims - Assistance with orders for protection, harassment restraining orders, safety planning, victim impact statements, and applying for Minnesota reparations claims for survivors - Child advocacy center - Community outreach - Court, trial, and sentencing accompaniment and support - Direct services such as crisis intervention, advocacy, transportation, empowerment sessions, and information and referral of resources - Information on elder abuse, community outreach, and education - Safe harbor for youth who engage in prostitution - Shelter access and safe housing

• 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