DAP advocates know the ins-and-outs of the criminal justice system, but unlike police or prosecutors, they don’t work for the system.
Legal Advocacy
Advocacy Program
Advocates are located at three locations in Minneapolis and provide the following services:
DAP Main Office
1121 NE Jackson Street, Suite 105
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Northpoint Advocacy Office
1315 Penn Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Little Earth at the LERA Advocacy Office
2495 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Advocates help victim/survivors of domestic violence navigate the criminal and civil legal systems by providing information about the court processes associated with any ongoing criminal or civil domestic abuse cases. Advocates also assist in writing Orders of Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders, accompanying individuals to any subsequent hearings for those orders in Hennepin County.
In addition, advocates review and follow up with victim/survivors on any domestic assault-related police report in the city of Minneapolis when an arrest has been made. Advocates who attend criminal court work as an independent support to victim/survivors of misdemeanor domestic assault cases and are bound by confidentiality.
Community Advocacy & Outreach
Advocates provide crisis support and outreach, Intensive Safety Planning, resource referrals, and support access to services.
