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Fact Sheets

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.

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Fact Sheet H-22
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Read this in: Spanish / Español

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
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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

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
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Booklets

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

Getting Court Orders for Protection from Abuse and Harassment

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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Rights and Responsibilities Of Unmarried Parents

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Legal Information by Phone

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

Other Helpful Resources

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.

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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

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)

New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Read this in: Spanish / Español

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 / Español , 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

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 / Español


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