Victim Services
What can a crime victim advocate do for you?
People often times have questions about criminal justice procedures, investigations, prosecutions, and witness trial preparation. An Advocate can answer your questions and address your concerns. Together, we will ensure that our justice system protects the rights of victims. A crime victim advocate can:
- Advise you of your rights
- Explain the criminal prosecution process
- Notify you of dates and times of hearings or trials
- Meet with you and prosecuting attorney in victim conferences
- Notify you of plea offers and plea agreements
- Assist you in preparing to be a witness
- Accompany you to a pre-trial visit to Courtroom
- Accompany you to Court hearings or trials
- Assist you with victim impact statement
- File restitution and reparations
Red Lake County Victim Services is available to provided presentations to small groups in Red Lake County. If you are interested in a presentation, please contact our office at 218 253 4668.
Presentations can include:
- Crime Statistics in Red Lake County
- Criminal Justice System – Adult and Juvenile
- Crime Victim Rights and Services
- Specific Topic (i.e. Senior Scams, Computer Scams, Identity Theft)
Victim Information & Notification Management
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Minnesota Crime Victim Justice Unit
Violence Intervention Project (shelter and services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault) Thief River Falls (800) 660-6667
Alluma (Crookston) (800) 282-5005
Sanford Behavioral Health Services (Thief River Falls) (218) 683-4351
Red Lake County Social Services (218) 253-4131