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Medical & Legal Support

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.

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For help, call the Sexual Assault Program at (218) 749-4725, 1-800-300-3102 Or Call/Text 218-780-7227 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.


Contact Information

Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County

327 1st St S Suite 17
Virginia, MN 55792

Call: (218) 749-4725 or 1-800-300-3102

Call or Text: (218) 780-7227


Office Hours

9:00 - 5:00 Mon. — Thurs.

About Us

The Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County has been devoted to providing advocacy services and education to the Iron Range and surrounding communities since 1984. Our mission has always been to provide the best possible advocacy services to sexual violence victims throughout the northern part of Minnesota's St. Louis County. Our 5,400 square mile service area includes communities north from Virginia to Ely, south to Cotton, West to Nashwauk, and East to Hoyt Lakes along with all rural areas in between.

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Contact Info

Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County 327 1st St S Suite 17 Virginia, MN 55792

Call: (218) 749-4725 or 1-800-300-3102

ec@stopsexualviolence.org

Call or Text: (218) 780-7227

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