Experiencing a serious crime can be challenging and traumatic. Healing may seem elusive, but it is possible. Victims do not have to navigate this painful and traumatic experience alone. Helpful resources, information, and guidance are available.

General Crime Victim Services Program at Cornerstone

Advocates at the General Crime Victim Services Program at Cornerstone can explain the criminal justice process and the rights of crime victims. Additionally, they can offer emotional support, help address safety concerns, and provide resources and referrals to connect victims to a local victim services program.

612-767-9844 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

866-223-1111 After hours

Click here for the General Crime Victim Services Program website

Support from community-based domestic violence and sexual violence programs

Community-based advocacy programs offer free, confidential support to families and loved ones impacted by intimate partner violence and sexual violence. Advocates are available to support victims at their own pace and based on individual needs. Advocates can provide:

Guidance navigating the criminal and civil legal systems
Support with obtaining Protective Orders
Assistance accessing the Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program
Emotional support

Victims can find a domestic violence advocate in their community through the Violence Free Minnesota Member Program Directory. This directory includes domestic violence programs across the state that provide free, confidential services.

Click here for the Violence Free Minnesota Member Program Directory

Victims can find a sexual violence advocate in their community through the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault Program Directory. This directory includes domestic violence programs across the state that provide free, confidential services.

Click here for the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault Program Directory

Next Step Program

The Next Step Program is a hospital-based violence intervention program connecting survivors of violent injury to resources and support.

612-873-2635

Click here for information about the Next Step Program

Victim service providers in Minnesota

Click here to find a victim service provider in your area

If you need help finding the name and number of your local victim assistance program, please contact the Office of Justice Programs: 651-201-7310 or cvju.ojp@state.mn.us.

When a serious crime occurs

Finding help and support

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