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   A Guide for Stalking Victims This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Stalking is intentionally following or harassing another person. The victims may live in constant fear of their stalkers--who can include former spouses, ex-partners, or strangers. Stalking is a serious crime in Minnesota.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Rights and Responsibilities Of Unmarried Parents

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File 		  
   
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   Applying for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) 		  
   
   Coping with Victimization This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Often crime victims are left with many puzzling emotions. This brochure contains tips on how to deal with a friend's or your own feelings after becoming a victim of crime.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice 		  
   
   Domestic Abuse
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about domestic abuse. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association 		  
   
   Food Stamp Rights for Victims of Domestic Abuse This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
  
   
   Getting Court Orders for Protection from Abuse and Harassment

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File 		  
   
   Housing Rights - Victims of Domestic Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet H-22
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
    Other Formats:   HTML
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   MFIP for Family Violence Victims This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet G-5
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
    Other Formats:   HTML
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Social Security Administration
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   Orders For Protection and Harrassment Orders This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet F-5
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
    Other Formats:   HTML
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
   Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Family Violence Prevention Fund
    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Chinese / 中文 , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Espaņol , Tagalog / Tagalog , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt 		  
   
   Safety Planning when Dealing with Domestic Violence (Separate Website)
Tips to help stay as safe as possible if you are in an abusive situation.
By: Womenslaw.org 		  
   
   Safety Planning When Using the Internet
List of web sites with information about using the internet safely
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center   		  
   
   Sheriff Departments in Minnesota (Separate Website)
This web site has a list of telephone numbers and addresses for Sheriff Departments in Minnesota.
By: Women's Law Initiative 		  
   
   Teen and Young Adult Dating Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women 		  
   
   What Is Domestic Violence? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women 		  
   
   Where do I find information about my family problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol 		  
   
 
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