Victim Services of Dodge, Fillmore and Olmsted Counties Mission Statement:
- We believe that victims of crime have a right to be met with dignity and respect. To ensure that, the programs of Victim Services are committed to providing:
- Advocacy and support to help meet the needs of crime victims;
- Advocacy designed to prompt systems change;
- Professional and community education;
- Prevention efforts to challenge the existence of violence in our communities
Sexual Assault Program
The Sexual Assault Program is operated by staff and volunteers who have been trained to help victims/survivors to cope with the wide range of needs and responses to sexual assault.
24 Hour Crisis Line
The 24-Hour Line (289-0636) is available to everyone, at any hour, seven days a week. The line is staffed by people who are trained to listen, offer information and make referrals to other cooperating emergency agencies if necessary.
Advocacy Services
Advocates are trained staff and volunteers who offer help for the survivor of sexual abuse. Advocates are available 24 hours a day and will assist survivors of sexual abuse or assault at the hospital or law enforcement center. Advocates can also be available to accompany the survivor and family through the criminal justice system process.
Prevention Education
Presentations are designed to increase awareness of sexual abuse or assault. Our speakers bureau includes trained staff and volunteers who will speak to clubs, schools or organizations. Informative programs are available on child sexual assault prevention, sexual harassment, date rape, stalking, and all services offered by the Sexual Assault Program. The program coordinates with the Rochester Civic Theater to present the "Touch Continuum" and "No Easy Answers" prevention programs for elementary and middle school students.
What We Do
- Provide support and information about available options and resources to victims of sexual assault and serious felony crime
- Accompany victims to the hospital or law enforcement if they choose to report an offense
- Provide advocacy and information to victims throughout the criminal justice process to ensure understanding of the system and that their rights and wishes are considered throughout the process
- Work with professionals and community members to provide education and establish crime prevention efforts
- Work with professionals in the community to ensure sensitive and constructive systems' response to crime victims
- Provide specialized outreach services to youth, immigrants/refugees, and SE Asian community members
For questions or additional information cont act Victim Services at 328-7270 or our 24 Hour Crisis line at 507-289-0636.
Email: victim.services@co.olmsted.mn.us (email is not a secure connection, please do not include personnal/confidential information).
The Victim Services Annual Report is on the CS Publication page.
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