Victims of all crimes
- You have the right to apply for financial help for losses resulting from a violent crime. This assistance does not cover property losses. For application and information:
- Go to the Office of Justice Programs website
- Call 651-201-7300
- Call 888-622-8799 (outside of the Twin Cities)
- TTY 651-205-4827
- You have the right to request that the law enforcement agency withhold public access to data revealing your identity. The law enforcement agency will decide if this is possible.
- You have the right, if an offender is charged, to be informed of and participate in the prosecution process, including the right to request restitution (money that is court-ordered from the offender and paid to the victim).
- If you feel your rights as a victim have been violated, call the Crime Victim Justice Unit at 651-201-7310 or 800-247-0390 ext 3.
Services for all crime victims
| Service/Resource | Phone number |
| General Crime Victim Services | 612-767-9844 |
| Brooklyn Park City Prosecuter’s Office | 612-333-7007 |
| Hennepin County Attorney’s Office | 612-348-4003 |
| Hennepin County Adult Detention Center | 612-348-5112 |
| VINE Offender Release Notification | 1-877-664-8463 |
| Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission | 763-493-8005 |
| Community Mediation & Restorative Services | 763-561-0033 |
| MN Crime Victim Support Line | 1-866-385-2699 |
| Hennepin County Front Door Access | 612-348-4111 |
| Homeline Tenant Advocacy | 612-728-5767 |
| Military Family Assistance Center | 888-234-1274 |
| Report Identity Theft & Resources | 1-877-FTC-HELP |
| Community Emergency Assistance Program | 763-566-9600 |
| Avenues for Homeless Youth | 612-522-1690 |
| The Bridge for Youth | 612-377-8800 |
| Child Protection Reporting | 612-348-3552 |
Domestic Assault Victims
- You can ask the city or county attorney to file a criminal complaint.
- You also have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an Order for Protection (OFP) from domestic abuse. The order could include the following:
- An order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse;
- An order directing the abuser to leave your household;
- An order preventing the abuser from entering your home (or a reasonable area around your home), school, business or place of employment;
- An order awarding you or the other parent custody of/or visitation of your minor child or children; or
- An order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor if the abuser has a court order to do so.
- You also have the right to notification if prosecution of the case is declined or criminal charges are dismissed.
Services for domestic crime victims
| Service/Resource | Phone Number |
| MN Day One Crisis/Shelter information | 866-223-1111 |
| Cornerstone 24hr Crisis Line | 952-884-0330 |
| Voices of East African Women | 651-200-4193 |
| Indigenous Women Life Net | 612-879-1700 |
| Casa de Esperanza | 651-772-1611 |
| Asian Women United/House of Peace | 612-724-8823 |
| Sexual Violence Center | 612-871-5111 |
| Safe at Home (address confidentiality) | 651-201-1399 |
No Contact Orders
There are several different types of orders that can protect you. Contact the Brooklyn Park Cornerstone Advocate for assistance in getting the right order for your needs.
Brooklyn Park Cornerstone Advocate
763-493-8210
Alternative Response Team Resources
| Service/Resource | Phone Number |
| Hennepin County Shelter Hotline | 612-204-8200 |
| United Way 2-1-1 | Call 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 |
| Youth Services Network | |
| COPE | |
| Family Response and Stabilization Services (FRSS) | 612-979-9511 |
| Day One Domestic Violence Resources/Shelters | 866-223-1111 |
| Ombudsman’s Office for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (OMHDD) | 800-657-3506 |
| Ombudsman’s Office for Long Term Care (OOLTC) | 800-657-3591 |
| Volunteers of America | 952-945-4174 |
Mental Health Crisis Notification
Mental health providers are required to share information with law enforcement when there is a mental health crisis (MSS 13.46, subdivision 7 and MSS 144.294, Sub 2).
Questions about your case
Brooklyn Park Police Department
763-493-8222
Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator
763-493-8375
Brooklyn Park Cornerstone Advocate
763-493-8210