WoMen's Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP)

About Us

The mission of Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) is to provide safety; advocacy and assistance for those victimized by domestic violence in Southwest Minnesota; as well as community awareness though prevention and education.

WRAP aids victims of domestic violence by offering the following FREE & CONFIDENTIAL services:

**24-Hour Crisis Line: Access to an Advocate, day or night, to discuss options or be a listening ear
**Safe Housing: Offer and discuss options for short and/or long-term emergency safe-housing
**Emergency Transportation: Provide access to transportation options to ensure safety and security
**Legal & Court Advocacy: Assist with the completion and filing of restraining orders, attend hearings with clients, inform clients about the court/legal process, act as a form of support, and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward
**Safety Planning: Assist with setting up a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after
**Information Referral: Connect those with self-identifying needs to resources and support services to help them get through, over or under hurdles they are facing
**Support Group: Support groups are available to those who have experienced abusive relationships. This can be in a group setting or one-on-one
**Community Education: Raising awareness about domestic violence & support services available for individuals and their families
**Systems Coordination: Walking along side of individuals, helping them to navigate their way