ALEXANDRA HOUSE INC

Results: 2018... A Year in Review A Safe Haven: 542 victim/survivors and their children received 12,972 nights of safety. • 268 Adults and • 272 children/youth The average shelter stay was approximately 24 days and we maintained an occupancy rate of 103%. A Lifeline: 3370+ calls were answered on our 24-hour emergency help line. A Voice: 765 clients were supported by our criminal justice and civil legal advocacy services which included: assistance in filing protection orders, legal representation, criminal justice intervention advocacy following a domestic assault or related crime, and support and accompaniment to civil and criminal court proceedings. We assisted 224 victim/survivors in their attempts to obtain a protection order. 602 referrals from local law enforcement as a result of the Lethality Assessment Program. 418 (77%) victims were assessed as high-risk and connected to an advocate from the scene of the incident 78% of the time. A First Responder: We received 300 referrals from local hospitals and clinics. 282 victims of sexual and domestic violence received on-site crisis intervention, safety planning, and support through our Hospital Advocacy Program. A Community: 189 victim/survivors and their children began their healing process attending one of several weekly support groups and 30 victims/survivors benefited from ongoing therapy services. A Role Model: 1126 youth and parents were touched through school-based 1-1 advocacy and support groups (334), on-site groups at Lino Juvenile Correctional Facilities (377), and summer programming (415). 3122 students learned about healthy relationships through 112 classroom presentations. A Mentor: 6520 community members increased their awareness and knowledge through community education presentations, professional trainings, and community events. A Promise: 39 older adults were helped through our Aging Services Program. A Helping Hand: 229 volunteers contributed 9,691 hours of their time and talent to our programs. A value of over $267,278 Through all of our services, Alexandra House impacted the lives of over 15,000 people.

Target demographics: victim/survivors of domestic, sexual, and relationship violence and abuse in later life

Direct beneficiaries per year: 2,846

Geographic areas served: Alexandra House serves the seven county metro area—particularly Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties—though clients also come from surrounding counties, greater Minnesota, or even other states in their journeys to find services.

Programs: Hospital based advocacy: A partnership of Unity and Mercy Hospitals, Allina Clinics, the Sexual Assault Nurse examiner Program, and Alexandra House that provides in person follow up, safety planning and support (24/7) to patients who are identified as victims of domestic or sexual violence. Follow-Up Program / Housing Subsidies This program aims to assist families with long-term safety, stability and self-sufficiency. Employment support and training, transportation, financial assistance, housing assistance and rental subsidies, system navigation, and everyday problem solving is only a fraction of the support our in-home advocates provide. Aging Services Program Alexandra House offers client-centered advocacy services and in-home case management services to elder victims of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Services include legal assistance, basic needs assistance, arranging transportation to and from appointments, identifying and securing housing, offering emotional support, and connecting clients with other government and community programs for additional services. 24-hour Emergency Shelter / 24-hour Crisis Line: Crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, transportation to safety and appointments, child care, assistance in obtaining needed medical, housing, legal, financial and other community assistance, information and referral. Civil Legal Advocacy: Assistance in filing protective orders, accompaniment to hearings, free legal representation and advice, and information regarding civil legal options. Criminal Justice Intervention/Lethality Assessment Program: Advocacy following a domestic assault (24-hours/day) and throughout court proceedings to include safety planning, information regarding court process, accompaniment to hearings, and liaisoning with courts/prosecutors on victims’ behalf. Support Groups: Weekly/monthly groups focused on recovery, domestic and sexual violence, women’s issues, self esteem, restorative parenting, concerned persons, and others. Youth Services: Individual advocacy and support groups offered in 15 high schools/alternative programs in six school districts; healthy relationship classroom education; summer youth and family outreach; and support/education groups on-site at Lino Lakes Juvenile Shelter Program. Financial/Basic Needs Assistance: Food shelf, personal care and household items, prescription assistance, gas cards, cell phones, and more. Community Education/ Professional Training: Engaging the community in understanding, responding to, and preventing domestic and sexual violence through community education, professional training, and building awareness via web, social media, blogging, press releases, articles, and more.