PAVSA (Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault)

Name

PAVSA (Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault)

Provider Type

Direct Services Agency

Service Provider Type

Anti-Trafficking; Sexual Abuse/Assault

Populations Served

Sex Trafficking; Adult; Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident; Female; Foreign National; Male; Minor (Under 18); Transgender Female-to-Male; Transgender Male-to-Female

Populations Served Notes

The PAVSA Safe Harbor Regional Navigator serves as a point of contact for individuals, families and communities throughout Northeast Minnesota (Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching and Carlton Counties).

Visas Served

H-2A Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders; A-3 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; G-5 Visa Holders; J-1 Visa Holders

Geographic Service Area

The Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Northeast Minnesota offers support, referrals, and case consultation in 5 counties for youth under 24 years of age. If they are located in St. Louis County, direct services are available through Safe Harbor Services.

Public Phone

Main: (218) 726-1442
Hotline: (218) 726-1931

Hotline Details

24-hour Helpline to Connect with a sexual violence advocate

Primary Email

pavsa@pavsa.org

Languages

English

Funding

State-level anti-trafficking funding; Private anti-trafficking funding; VAWA funding; Other federal funding; Other private funding

Mission Statement

PAVSA is dedicated to the elimination of sexual violence in Southern St. Louis County through supporting victims, educating the community, and advocating for change. Our core values include free and accessible services that are victim-centered and victim-driven. We are committed to providing support services for victims of sexual violence, educating and building awareness in the community and advocating for social change in the many systems that interact with victims following a sexual assault.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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