2.6: F. Risk-Reduction Suggestions
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While no suggestion is fool-proof, the following suggestions may be helpful and can be found in CVIC's "No One Deserves to Be Abused" pamphlet.
1. Call the police – 911
Abuse is a crime. Calling the police means the victim is asking for immediate protection to stop the abuse. The victim should read any written statement for accuracy and get the names and badge numbers of the officers so they can be contacted later with any questions.
2. Get Emergency Medical Treatment – 911
Even if injuries do not appear severe, the victim may be more seriously hurt than s/he suspects. Also, a medical report documents injuries and may help later if the victim decides to seek legal assistance.
3. Leave Home
If the victim believes s/he or her/his children are in danger, s/he should leave immediately with the children. The victim may decide to leave during, after, or in anticipation of an assault.
4. Call the Abuse Crisis Line
Advocates are available 24 hours a day to listen, give assistance, or answer questions. Call the Help Line: 1 (800) 472‑2911 or a Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Crisis Center.
Bismarck: 1(866) 341-7009
Bismark, United Tribes Campus : 1-866-341-7009
Bottineau:1 (800) 398 - 1098
Devils Lake: 662-0700
Dickinson: 255‑4506
Ellendale: 349‑5118
Fargo: 293-7273
Fort Berthold: 627‑3617
Fort Totten: 866-723-3032
Fort Yates: 866-341-7009
Grafton: 866-435-7490
Grand Forks: 746‑8900
Jamestown: 251‑2300
McLean County:462‑8643
Mercer County: 748‑2274
Minot: 701-852-2258
New Town: 627-3617
Ransom County:683‑5061
Spirit Lake: 766‑1816
Stanley: 628‑3233
Trenton: 770-5180
Trenton For Native Americans: 572-1806
Valley City: 845‑0072
Wahpeton: 642‑2115
Williston: 770-5180
5. Go to a Shelter
If the victim is unable to stay with family or friends, a local domestic violence shelter may be able to provide short‑term emergency shelter, free of charge. It is important to note, however, that not every community has such a shelter.
6. Go for Counseling
A domestic violence center may offer individual and group counseling for victims. There may be a treatment group for perpetrators as well, and perhaps a therapy group for children who have witnessed violence in their homes. The center can also refer to other mental health services in the community.
Couples or family counseling is strongly discouraged if the abuse has not stopped. Victims are not free to express themselves in front of their partners if they fear being assaulted when they get home.
Encourage students to find out what programs and options are available in their home communities. Perhaps some students can share their findings with the class. Students can be encouraged to think about how they might assist these or other worthwhile programs in their communities.
7. Create a Domestic Violence Safety Plan (See Attachment E: "Domestic Violence Safety Plan" Pamphlet).
8. Victims of criminal attacks who suffer bodily injury may be provided with monetary compensation under the ND Crime Victims Reparation Act. "Victims may be eligible for payments of medical expenses, lost wages, and mental health counseling. Dependents of deceased victims may also be eligible for certain benefits, including funeral expenses. The Crime Victims Reparations Fund only pays for loss not paid by other sources" (North Dakota Office of the Attorney General).
9.It may also be important to know that "if an offender is convicted and is placed on probation or parole, the court must consider ordering the offender to make restitution, which is payment to cover the costs of the victim's injuries, damages, or loss. An order does not guarantee restitution will be awarded and many times it is not possible. However, the prosecutor will make every effort to see that restitution is paid if ordered" (North Dakota Office of the Attorney GeneraI).