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. MORE INFORMATION Offers advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Trained advocates can assist with: * Resource referrals * Orders for protection

DESCRIPTION: Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem. Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods. MORE INFORMATION An advocate for domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault and general crime victims in on-call 24/7.

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy for clients includes: * 24/7 toll-free crisis and support line - Anonymous calls are accepted * An advocate can be present at a victim's examination in the emergency room if desired * Support during legal proceedings * Accompaniment to court hearings * Assistance with protection orders * Safety planning for the future * Support Groups

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help people: * At the hospital * At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed * At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates * By communicating between investigators and prosecutors * By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order * By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides individual support and assistance with: * Safety planning * Housing options * Transportation * Assistance with criminal and civil court issues * Assistance in writing Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders * Applying for government assistance * A trained, dedicated advocate guides victims through the criminal court process when a partner is charged with domestic assault.

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help people: * At the hospital * At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed * At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates * By communicating between investigators and prosecutors * By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order * By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides services to women, children and men including: * Twenty-hour on-call advocacy follow-up to all arrests * Safety planning and informs victims of their rights * Assistance in drafting Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders * Support advocacy for all court hearings * Transportation to hearing * Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases (photos of injuries) * A communication network linking women with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement Through the Legal Advocacy Program, Safe Haven Shelter has worked to move beyond the concept of only providing emergency safe housing and advocacy, to an approach that challenges each of the community's institutions to both protect victims of battering and to change the cultural facilitators of battering.

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Cornerstone can help you with the legal system. Cornerstone advocates can: * Write and file Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders * Accompany you to family or civil court hearings * Help with safety planning, resources, and referrals * Support victims of assault in the judicial process * Youth advocates meet with children for age-appropriate support

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of general crime. Connects clients to: * Legal assistance * Shelter * Professional counseling and therapy * Food, clothing, transportation, child care services * Bilingual counseling and Intervention * Assistance in filing for reparations * Personal advocacy through the criminal justice system and/or medical system emergency financial assistance (for eligible clients) This agency has Spanish, Somali, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Arabic speaking staff in the office. IMAA also offers Language Services and able to support several other languages that are spoken in the community.

DESCRIPTION: An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION The Crime Victim Justice Unit investigates complaints from crime victims about decisions and actions of criminal justice professionals. Assistance includes: * Information and referral - Information on crime victim statutory rights - Referral to crime victim services * Help navigating the criminal justice system - Information about procedures and practices of all aspects of the criminal justice system - Explanation of the roles of law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and others

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance and support to victims of sexual violence through: * Medical advocacy during exams or while receiving medical care * Legal advocacy on filing a police report or other legal issues

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained advocates offer: * Help locating short-term housing * Resource referrals * Help with filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders * Assistance to victims working through civil and criminal court proceedings Translators are available for Spanish speakers

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance to crime victims including: * Crisis Intervention * Resource referrals * Assistance with protection orders * Support and information in navigating the criminal justice system * Help with victim impact statements * Court assistance * Applying for financial assistance * Emergency funds

DESCRIPTION: Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers