To educate, advocate for and empower survivors of domestic abuse and violence (as well as coercive control, human trafficking, sexual assault, dating abuse and violence, child abuse, adults molested as children, other victims of violence crimes, stalking and elder abuse) and their dependents. Engages communities in promoting no tolerance of domestic abuse and violence. Services include answers crisis calls 24/7 and follow ups with victims, Gives referrals and maintains a Shelter Safe House in Redfield (7 beds for up to 10 victims), Assists victims in finding attorneys, obtaining protection orders, attending court, and working with law enforcement. Also assists victims find jobs and housing to work towards independent living and works as medical advocates by accompanying victims to the hospital when obtaining medical assistance for injuries or sexual assault. Brings awareness to help prevent acts of violence by speaking to church groups and civic organizations as well as presentations in all 7 public schools in the tri-county area to teach awareness of bullying and safe dating to 8th graders and safety when starting college to high school seniors.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program is committed to protecting the rights of crime victims and witnesses. Notifications and assistance services are provided to victims and witnesses, and other support may be available.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program is committed to protecting the rights of crime victims and witnesses. Notifications and assistance services are provided to victims and witnesses, and other support may be available.

Works with victims of violent and non-violent crime by Notifying victims of their victims rights, Notification of hearings, Assisting to understand the status of their case in the criminal justice system, the criminal proceedings, and the criminal justice system in general, Assists victims in writing Victim Impact Statements, Assists victims in making restitution requests, and Notification of the Crime Victims Compensation Program and assist in filing applications.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program - Explains court procedures and terminology, Explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, Offers to accompany to court proceedings, Keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, Offer referrals to agencies, Help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, Distribute victims' compensation applications, and Works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim-Witness Assistance Program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program is committed to protecting the rights of crime victims and witnesses. Notifications and assistance services are provided to victims and witnesses, and other support may be available.

24-hour emergency shelter for women and children that provides crisis services for rape victims, child abuse victims and their non-offending family members, family members of homicide victims, adults molested as children, and victims of elder abuse. Services include accompany victims to hospital and through systems, transportation, advocacy, including criminal justice and court, emergency clothing and other supplies, assistance with protection orders, weekly women's support groups, crisis counseling, referrals and information, and assistance in filing for victim compensation.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program notifies victims of court dates, explains what the charges mean, explains the criminal justice system, assists victims in filling out applications for South Dakota Crime Victim's Compensation, assists victims in communication their needs, wishes, and restitution requests, refers victims to community services, including, but not limited to, counseling, social services, food, shelter, legal services, and Safe Harbor, and accompanies victims to court when needed. Victims of violent crime or vehicular battery, are entitled to certain rights under the provisions of the 1991 South Dakota Victims Rights Act. Although victims are entitled to be notified of rights by the prosecutor, they must inform the prosecutor if they want to exercise these rights.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Provides confidential service to all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis line, support groups, support in court, assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection, community education, including: in-services and workshops on domestic violence to any group, information and referrals, and assistance with legal, medical, social, and other services such as advocacy, safe shelter, transportation, food, and clothing.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offers referrals to agencies, helps prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distributes victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Supports victims of sexual, relational, and family trauma who are involved with the court system. Services include observation and documentation of civil protection order hearings, promotion and public awareness of the court system, outreach to victims of violence at the courthouse, and information about services available at The Compass Center and in the community.

Provides 24-hour shelter for domestic violence / sexual assault victims and their children. The purpose of this agency is to provide a safe, warm environment for individuals and families whose lives are impacted by violence in the home. Services include 24-hour hotline that is answered by trained advocates, Weekly domestic violence support group, Weekly parenting class (Common Sense Parenting), Education for clients on choices, Assistance is provided in obtaining a new home if needed, Assistance with Protection Orders and going to court proceedings, and River City Family Visitation Center. Individuals wishing to donate to the program should visit the website and see what is currently on the wish list.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, Offers to accompany to court proceedings, Keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, Offer referrals to agencies, Help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, Distribute victims' compensation applications, and Works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Provides assistance to victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Services may include emotional support, victim events, Support groups, Literature, Guidance through the justice systems, Information and referrals, and 24-hour national Help Line for victims of substance impaired driving crashes. ​ MADD Victim Advocates may be able to provide assistance in completing applications for Crime Victim Compensation, a state program that assists with expenses that have occurred due to a crime. They may offer court accompaniment, court case monitoring, and assistance in preparing Victim Impact Statements as well as parole hearing statements, and other services. Support services are available for adult and children victims, survivors and families and friends who have been impacted by an impaired driving crash.

WAVI works to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, and support services. Services provided include emergency room response, court advocacy, assistance filing protection orders, assistance filing crime victim compensation, emotional support, temporary emergency shelter, comprehensive case management, supportive services, and information and referral.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Providing the following services to those affected by domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault: one-on-one support from an advocate, emergency shelter for people made homeless due to recent domestic violence, 24-hour crisis line where calls are 100% confidential and judgment free, advocacy support with Protection Orders, accommodations including housing, food, and personal supplies for victims of domestic and sexual violence, moral support, assistance with finding affordable housing, suitable employment, transportation, and applying for public assistance, accompaniment when seeking medical attention, legal, or court services, and creative conflict resolution techniques.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program: explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, helps prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors

Services provided include: case management, civil legal advocacy (protection orders, accompanying to court hearings), civil legal assistance (provided by attorney or paralegal), criminal justice advocacy, crisis intervention, employment assistance (job training, coaching, supported or sheltered employment), forensic exam assistance (provided by nurse or forensic examiner), hospital/clinic accompanying, language services (interpreters and translators), long term Care (assist with connecting to services for daily needs), peer support connections, personal planning (assist victim/ survivor with goal-setting and develop plans to accomplish), respite (connect to short term care to victim/survivor to relieve primary caregiver[s]), transportation, and victim/survivor advocacy (actions designed to assist victim/survivor in obtaining support, resources or services, including housing, employment shelter services, health care, and victim's compensation).