Education

Crisis & outreach services include our partnerships with a variety of other service providers including law enforcement, county social services, schools, mental health providers, and more.

Rivers of Hope also engages in outreach to educate the community about domestic violence and the services & resources available.

A motivational quote on a purple background that says, "When enough people come together, then change will come and we can achieve almost anything. So instead of looking for hope - start creating it." There are three women holding a sign and raising their arms at the top right corner, and a graduation cap and book logo at the bottom left corner.
An infographic titled "Types of Domestic Violence & Abuse" features five categories: Physical Abuse with a fist icon, Emotional/Psychological Abuse with a broken heart icon, Sexual Abuse with handcuffs icon, Financial Abuse with piggy bank icon, and Digital Abuse with a smartphone icon. Each category includes a brief description and examples.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used to establish and maintain control over a family member, household member, or intimate partner. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), “domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality.

If you are experiencing any form of abuse, you don’t have to go through it alone. We are here to support you and connect you with the resources you need to find safety.

To learn more about crime victim rights in Minnesota go here.

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