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Morrison County
320-632-4878
1-888-454-4878
Todd County
1-800-682-4547


Other Resources

American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
A program of the American Bar Young Lawyers Division which advocates for children in the courts. Useful, interactive resource tool for lawyers, judges and other child advocates. Upcoming conferences of interest are also featured plus a tip of the month on child welfare law.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
From the U.S. Department of Justice, statistical site on crimes and victims, criminal offenders, firearms and crime, and criminal justice. Good information on the justice system including law enforcement, prosecution, courts and sentencing, corrections, and expenditure and employment.
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
An interreligious educational resource addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence and child abuse. The emphasis is on education and prevention.
Central MN Task Force on Battered Women
This site provides information on support and resources for victims of domestic violence in Central Minnesota including Anna Marie's, an emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. The Central MN Task Force is a part of the candlelight vigil across the Internet.
Department of Justice Assistance
A component of the Office of Justice Programs and U.S. Department of Justice. Supports innovative programs that strengthen the Nation's criminal justice system by assisting state and local governments in combating violent crimes and drug abuse. Publications are available with an emphasis on making our school system violence free.
Independent Lifestyles, Inc.
A resource for promoting independence and choices for people with disabilities. One of eight centers in the State of Minnesota that offers information on a wide variety of services.
Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
An electronic clearinghouse of information on education and training resources, funders, resources for professions, art and poetry, and papers and reports on domestic abuse.
Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
a resource for both member programs and anyone interested in finding more information, or locating programs, dealing with sexual violence. Publications list and children's resources are included, as well as how to contact member programs in various areas of the state.
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)
Statewide membership program of local, regional and statewide organizations advocating on behalf of domestic violence victims and their children. Their mission is to end violence. The Coalition provides training and technical assistance to domestic violence victim's programs and organizes at the statewide level to end domestic violence.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
A wealth of resources to help keep children safe and provide guidance on the issues of missing and exploited children. Includes a new Internet Safety Quiz for Kids.
National Center for Victims of Crime
"Every crime has a victim. Every victim needs our help" is the focus of the National Center for Victims of Crime. This site has a wide variety of information of which a virtual library, discussion forums and civil justice are but a part. Includes useful links to other sites that can help victims of crime.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NACDV)
The NACDV is dedicated to the empowerment of domestic violence victims and their children and to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and children. In addition to a variety of information, the coalition provides phone numbers on services available throughout the United States.
Partnership Against Violence Network (PAVNET)
A virtual library of resources about violence and youth-at-risk, representing data from seven different Federal agencies. PAVNET attempts to help reduce redundancy of information and provide clear and comprehensive access to resources for states and local communities.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
The RAINN website contains facts and statistics as well as information on what you can do if you've been a victim of sexual assault. You can search for crisis centers throughout the nation or call their 24-hour hotline. Online, confidential counseling is also available.
Stalking Resource Center
The National Center works to raise awareness about stalking and to foster multidisciplinary responses in communities nationwide
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Connects community needs with University resources. Vast array of topics from Asthma to Youth Development; many family resources.