Program Details
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited Youth
This agency connects trafficked or sexually-exploited youth with supportive services. The youth are viewed as victims and survivors, not criminals.
Description
Regional navigators are part of the Minnesota Safe Harbor program which views youth who engage in prostitution as victims and survivors, not criminals. Navigators are the main point of contact for sexually-exploited youth and concerned agencies, and are responsible for connecting youth with supportive services and housing. The participants in Safe Harbor programs are treated with dignity and respect and the program recognizes their right to make their own choices.
Navigators also serve as regional experts on sexually-exploited youth. All members of the community are encouraged to contact the navigator when working with a young person who may be sexually exploited. Navigators can refer professionals to trainings about sexual exploitation of youth and the supportive programs that are available. Safe Harbor Regional Navigators follow the No Wrong Door approach, providing a single entry point to a wide variety of services.
Additional Information
The Family Violence Prevention Program provides:
- 24/7 crisis line
- Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one support
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Assistance with filing restraining orders
Features
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Area Served by County
- Mille Lacs County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
Eligibility
Age 24 and younger
Location
43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359
Area Served
Mille Lacs Reservation
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-630-2677
- Main: 320-532-4181
- Toll Free: 800-709-6445
mlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services) Offers services to help low-income Band members and their families to end dependency on assistance and to achieve a self-sufficient lifestyle
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Crisis Line Immediate support and advice for people in distress
- Domestic Violence Support Services - Family Violence Prevention Program Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
- Parenting Support Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
- Transportation - Community Health Representatives Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
8/27/2024