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The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, helps inform victim of their rights under Marsys Law, 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, works as the link between victims and prosecutors and can also help victim get signed up for SAVIN.

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.

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.

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.

A domestic violence shelter that offers a 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other services include support groups, court advocacy, shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking along with their children, crisis counseling, rape crisis services, protection orders, supervised visitation, neutral exchanges, food pantry, Common Sense Parenting and Birth to Three Responsive Parenting classes, and life skills training.

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.

In-Shelter or Out-of-Shelter services provided to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and their families, so they can make decisions about their lives in a supportive, non-judgmental and empowering atmosphere. Ongoing advocacy is provided and assistance with obtaining resources to seek, or rebuild, a new and safe life. Provides courtroom advocacy, assist with protection orders, can provide interpretive services, and safety planning, and can assist with supplies for day-to-day living and setting up a new household. Children are welcome. Assistance with transportation needs can be addressed. Shelter can accommodate nine adults and several children.

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).

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Assisting survivors of sexual, relational, and family trauma through the healing process, by serving survivors of all genders, beginning at age 3. Services include: individual or group therapy for children, teens, and adults, with a licensed therapist or graduate-level therapy intern under supervision of a licensed therapist (includes brainspotting) counseling services for caregivers of children or other secondary survivors of those affected by sexual, relational, and/or family trauma parent-child interaction therapy, a therapy for non-offending caregiver and child play therapy for children ages 3-12 who are primary or secondary survivors of sexual, relational, and family trauma crisis counseling - walk-in therapeutic support that provides stabilization through coping skills and resource identification

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, Help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, Distribute victims' compensation applications, and Works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

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.