Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners

Description

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence.

Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention.

Additional Information

Provides confidential support and information to victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Services include:

• Medical advocacy - support during emergency care or a sexual assault exam and advocacy with medical personnel
• Criminal justice advocacy - support before, during and after court proceedings with law enforcement, and with attorneys; assistance with reparations applications
• Civil legal advocacy - help to file an order for protection or a harassment restraining order
• Safe housing - provide short term safe housing through hotels for those who are not safe at home; provide referrals and transportation to shelters
• Personal advocacy - provide emotional support, encouragement and referrals
• Safe At Home - application assistance for the confidential address program for those who fear for their safety
• Emergency financial support
• Transportation assistance
• Safety planning
• Interpretive services - in-house bilingual staff, language line and interpreters

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Cottonwood County
  • Jackson County
  • Nobles County
  • Pipestone County
  • Rock County