Victim Support Services

Sexual Assault is NEVER the victim's fault!

PAVSA is committed to these core values when working with victims/survivors of sexual assault, their family and friends:

• We provide services that are victim-centered and driven.
• We see the service of providing respectful, nonjudgmental and confidential support as the foundation of our agency.
• We believe all victims of sexual violence deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
• We act as a liaison with other community services and support the choices victims make for themselves.

Services We Offer

Services which are offered to victims are:

• 24-Hour Crisis Line: The crisis line offers support and information to callers. Often individuals need someone to talk with about feelings following an assault or any time after the assault has occurred. These feelings can be triggered by nightmares or flashbacks.
• Hospital Advocacy: Advocates are available to support victims when they seek medical assistance at a hospital or clinic. If the victim chooses, they may have the advocate in the room while talking with the doctor and/or nurses and during the exam.
• Legal Advocacy: Advocates are available to support victims if they choose to report to the police. The advocate can arrange a meeting and remain in the room while the police are taking the report. Advocates are also available to support the victim during court proceedings.
• Support Advocacy: Victims can request to work with an advocate who can give support and information. Advocates also work with family members and friends.

Support Groups

• Adult Women Survivor's Group PAVSA is offering two support groups for adult women survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Groups will run for 10 weeks. Topics include: feelings and communication, grief and loss, telling your story, anger, shame, coping skills, relationships, sexuality and self-esteem.

Please contact PAVSA at 218-726-1442 for more information.

These groups are funded by:

• Northland Foundation
• Ordean Foundation
• SMDC Foundation

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