A Guide for Stalking Victims
(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
Harassment
Sexual Harassment
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about sexual harassment at work. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
Sexual Harassment at School: Know Your Rights
(Separate Website)
By: Equal Rights Advocates
Sexual Harassment in Housing
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Sexual Harassment: An Overview
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Sexual Harassment at Work
(Separate Website)
Individuals who are subject to sexual harassment in the workplace may have a civil (not criminal) legal cause of action against their employers under federal, state, and sometimes local law. This fact sheet outlines sexual harassment and gives resources.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
MNCASA Fact Sheets
Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection
(Separate Website)
The process and qualifications for obtaining HRO?s and OFP?s are similar but not identical. This fact sheet will outline the procedures for both.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Interstate Enforcement of Protection Orders
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the enforcement of protection orders across state lines under VAWA?s full faith and credit provision.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Payment for Rape Exam Across State Lines
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains who pays for a sexual assault exam when the victim is assaulted while visiting one state but undergoes a sexual assault exam in her or his home state of Minnesota.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Restitution Claims
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this fact sheet is to outline the types of restitution possible for victims of sexual assault and other criminal acts.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Evidentiary Exam Payment
(Separate Website)
In Minnesota, victims of sexual assault who have an evidentiary exam done in order to gather evidence of sexual assault do not need to pay for that service.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Tips for Testifying as a Witness
(Separate Website)
The prosecpect of testifying as a witness is nerve wracking for anyone. This fact sheet will discuss some ideas for knowing what to expect and being more comfortable on the witness stand.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Other Helpful Resources
About Sexual Violence
(Separate Website)
Common questions and answers about sexual assault, rape, harassment, and other kinds of sexual abuse.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Application for Crime Victim Funds
(Separate Website)
Benefits Quick Reference Chart
(Separate Website)
Crime Victims have a right to receive money for certain medical, counseling, and other expenses related to the crime committed against them. This chart shows what these services are and who can recieve them.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Certifying U Nonimmigrant Status
(Separate Website)
Immigration on how to certify your U non-immigrant status
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
Collecting Court-Ordered Restitution
(Separate Website)
Restitution is the money that a judge orders a juvenile or adult offender to pay to the victim of their crime. This brochure contains information about how to get this money and what happens if the offender doesn't pay.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Coping with Victimization
(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
Crime Victim Justice Unit
(Separate Website)
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Crime Victim Rights
(Separate Website)
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
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