Medical and legal support can include, but is not limited to, systems liaisons with social services, mental health agencies, legal and law enforcement agencies, and hospitals.

Legal Support – can include:

• Assistance in applying for Victim’s Reparations. – The Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board helps victims of violent crime with certain expenses that result from the injuries from the crime.
• Assistance in applying for Orders for Protection. – An Order for Protection is issued by the District Court to protect a person from abuse by a family or household member.
• Assistance in applying for Harassment Claims.
• Providing legal options and referrals

Medical Support

It is extremely important to seek medical attention whether you decide to report a sexual assault to the police or not.

Medical treatment can:

• Determine if you have any injuries.
• Detect and treat sexually transmitted infections.
• Help in the prevention an unwanted pregnancy.

If you decide to report a crime, physical evidence can be collected for possible future prosecution.