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- Coordinates statewide planning process for member programs and system practitioners - Facilitates discussion to identify and address program needs and evaluate services to domestic violence victims and their families - Preventive education to initiate change in government agencies and community organizations - Promotes public policy through legislation, administrative agencies, and appellate courts to address domestic violence issues and promote systematic change; legislative monitoring on issues of interest to battered women and children - Promotes statewide awareness through social media, traditional media, and awareness campaigns, including Clothesline Project, Femicide Reports, Live Free Without Violence, and Real Love Is - Provides training and technical assistance to existing and emerging organizations serving battered women and their children; provides training and technical assistance to service providers and community organizations around domestic violence issues

Offers support to individuals with a wide array of backgrounds, ages, and mental health issues. Licensed therapists provide a variety of services for the following: - ADHD ?- Adjustment disorders ?- Anger management problems ?- Anxiety problems ?- Autism spectrum disorders ?- Depression ?- Developmental disabilities ?- Domestic violence ?- Emotional and behavioral disturbance ?- Learning disorders ?- Mood disorders ?- Oppositional/Conduct problems ?- Parenting issues ?- Personality disorders ?- Relationship difficulties ?- Serious mental illness ?- Traumatic brain injuries Services include: - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: Provides group and individual support following a critical incident/trauma in or affection the workplace - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Group psychoeducation, individual therapy, and crisis intervention - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Evaluation: Diagnostic clarification, determination of personality issues, intellectual status, and learning styles or disabilities - Psychiatry: Assessment and medication monitoring - Relationship counseling for couples - Therapy for individuals and families

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by: - Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs) - Assists victims in safety planning - Court advocacy ??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence - Informs victims of their rights and reparations - Providing information regarding domestic violence - Provides support if reporting to law enforcement - Provides referrals to other agencies - Supports clients as needed - Support group for victims

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 violence Safety 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

Provides free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services: - Accompaniment to court - Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Community education - Crisis line - Emergency transportation, and/or assistance - Information, referrals, and resources - Temporary emergency safe housing - Systems coordination - Support group - Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Crime Scene cleanup - Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, such as medical and criminal justice facilities - Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

Provides speakers to groups about battered women and related topics including: - Barriers battered women face in escaping violence - Battering and church response - Cultural facilitators of domestic violence - Effects of violence on children - How the medical community can better serve victims - Primary prevention of domestic violence

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

- Staff available for consultation with parents, schools, or other community groups/leaders - Speakers bureau for presentations on topics such as self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, abuse, anger, stress, parenting, eating disorders, and more

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services: - Accompaniment to court - Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Community education - Crisis line - Emergency transportation, and/or assistance - Information, referrals, and resources - Temporary emergency safe housing - Systems coordination - Support group - Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Crime Scene cleanup - Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, such as medical and criminal justice facilities - Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Training and education for healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, members of the clergy and other faith-based leaders, community organizations, corporations, and professional associations on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual violence.

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by: - Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs) - Assists victims in safety planning - Court advocacy ??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence - Informs victims of their rights and reparations - Providing information regarding domestic violence - Provides support if reporting to law enforcement - Provides referrals to other agencies - Supports clients as needed - Support group for victims

Provides educational presentations and training on domestic violence, healthy relationships, and prevention to agencies, schools, faith communities, and service groups that request them. Programs are tailored for youth, adults, and professional audiences and aim to raise awareness, promote safety, and prevent domestic violence.

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include: - Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center - Crisis response and intervention - Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders - Occasional transportation services - Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services - Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items - Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include: - 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out. - Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods - Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center. - Work related transportation: - Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year. - Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

Trained advocates offer legal and welfare advocacy. Advocates work in a one-to-one setting with the victims and provide options, information, support and services in both crisis situations and throughout the aftermath of the sexual or domestic violence. Services include information and referral to needed community resources.

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include: - Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center - Crisis response and intervention - Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders - Occasional transportation services - Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services - Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items - Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Assessments including: - Anger assessment - Diagnostic assessment (sometimes referred to as a mental health assessment). Telehealth appointments available utilizing Zoom for this service. - Domestic abuse/violence assessment - Psychological Assessment - Substance use disorder assessment

Offers a variety of advocacy programs including: - Counseling for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse - Community education and professional training - Support groups: Topics include violence education and self-sufficiency - Volunteer program: Roles may include community education, fundraising, office operations, and client services

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include: - Case management and resource referrals - Emotional support and coping skills - Group therapy - Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Information about victim rights and resources - Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing - Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Safety planning

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by: - Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs) - Assists victims in safety planning - Court advocacy ??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence - Informs victims of their rights and reparations - Providing information regarding domestic violence - Provides support if reporting to law enforcement - Provides referrals to other agencies - Supports clients as needed - Support group for victims

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights