Getting Court Orders for Protection from Abuse and Harassment
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Glossary of Terms
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By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Myths & Facts about Sexual Violence
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The myths about sexual violence are powerful in our society. Misguided beliefs in these myths keep people from understanding how sexual violence works, and who the victims and perpetrators are. Here you will find common myths and facts about sexual violence.
By: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Orders For Protection and Harrassment Orders Fact Sheet F-5
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Post-Conviction Issues
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Victims of crime have legal rights to protection and other services even after a criminal has been convicted. This short brochure from the Office of Justice will explain some of those legal rights.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
(Separate Website)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Restitution
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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 what this money is for, who can get it, and how to apply.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Teen and Young Adult Dating Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
Tips on Testifying
(Separate Website)
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
U Visa for Nonimmigrant Victims of Criminal Activity
(Separate Website)
Information about the U Visa, what it is, who can get one, and how to get it.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
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Victim Impact Statements
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Victims of crime, and their families have the right to speak and be heard in court prior to sentencing through the use of Victim Impact Statements. This brochure explains how a Victim Impact Statement can benefit victims of crime, what to include in one, and how the court can hear it.
By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
Your Appeal Rights
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By: MN Department of Public Safety - Office of Justice
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