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Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Adult prosecution- Child custody decrees- Child protection cases- Child support and paternity matters- Civil advice- Family services- Juvenile prosecution- Pursuing Improvement and prevention: Prevents or reduces crime in the local communities and statewide- Victim/Witness assistance?

21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services.Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independenceHmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills.In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County.Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening.Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life.Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation.Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources.Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence.YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidentiality- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.- Individual and group support- Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP- Safety planning

Provides advice and legal representation to people facing issues of:- Custody/visitation cases- Divorce- Domestic abuse and domestic violence cases

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidentiality- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.- Individual and group support- Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP- Safety planning

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 are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidentiality- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.- Individual and group support- Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP- Safety planning

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Child custody decrees- Child protection cases- Child support and paternity matters- County civil matters- Delinquency cases; juvenile court- Guardianships- Juvenile diversion- Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system- Legal representation of county boards and county agencies- Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection- Victim advocacy after crime has occurred

Provides support services to victims and survivors including:- Domestic violence prevention for youth/teens- Specialized information and referral- Legal advocacy for issues resulting from domestic violence- One-on-one support- Safety planning

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Handles cases related to divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, and child support. The court maintains records of divorce decrees and other family court orders for cases heard in Hennepin County.The Domestic Abuse Service Center serves individuals who are victims of violence caused by a family or household member. This includes anyone who has been the victim of actual or threatened violence by a person with whom they have had a romantic or sexual relationship, or people who have lived together.Services include:- Access to legal consultation and representation from pro bono attorneys- Advocacy- Assistance with filing protection orders- Connection with a prosecution team

Services provided on Wellness Day are free and confidential; lunch/snacks and childcare are provided to help participants enjoy the day.- Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)- Art therapy- Brow waxing- Individual therapy- Legal aid- Manicures- Massage therapy- Medical exams for women's health- Salon stylist- Spiritual direction

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidentiality- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.- Individual and group support- Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP- Safety planning

Provides eligible clients with advocacy and representation around criminal law and family law cases, and protection orders. Helps with legal matters in Hennepin, suburban Ramsey, and Washington counties.

Provides legal services for the county including:- Child support and paternity matters- Conservatorships- Guardianships- Legal representation of county departments, land acquisitions, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters- Prosecutes criminal cases and juvenile matters- Restraining and harassment orders

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Child protection cases- CHIPS cases- Commitments- County civil matters- Crime victim assistance and compensation- Crime victim notification service- Crime witness support- Delinquency cases; juvenile court- Juvenile diversion- Legal representation of county boards and county agencies- Prosecutes criminal cases- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection- Traffic violations

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Adult prosecution- Child custody decrees- Child protection cases- Child support and paternity matters- Civil advice- Family services- Juvenile prosecution- Pursuing improvement and prevention: Plays an important role in seeking new laws to strengthen law enforcement, criminal justice, child protection, victim's rights, and other areas. Also participates in efforts to prevent or reduce crime in the local communities and statewide.- Victim/Witness Assistance

Provides free, confidential domestic violence and sexual abuse victim advocacy services, including:- Crime victim support and accompaniment services- Domestic violence and sexual abuse counseling and therapy- Domestic violence and sexual abuse support groups- Emotional support- Individual advocacy- Legal assistance regarding Orders for Protection, Stalking/Harassment Orders, domestic/family violence, divorce, and custody. Provides lawyer referrals.

Provides legal advocacy services including support with reporting to law enforcement, obtaining harassment restraining orders and orders for protection, and navigating the criminal justice system.

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 the following services:- Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases- Assistance with housing, education, employment, and connecting to public benefits and community resources- Assistance with Orders for Protection/Harassment Orders- Communication network linking survivors with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement- Criminal justice advocacy for victims- GED assistance for domestic abuse victims- If experiencing legal problems related to domestic violence, please call for screening and appointments- Information and referral- Support for victims including accompaniment to medical and legal procedures- Visits to victims after perpetrator has been arrested- Youth support groups and mentoring for children who have been exposed to domestic violenceSafety Planning Services for individuals in various scenarios:- In a relationship- Parenting time exchanges- Post-arrest and release from jail- Post-separation or throughout continued contact with an abuser- Throughout the restraining order process

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.