We believe you and we believe in you.

• An advocate is someone who supports a victim-survivor of sexual violence.
• Advocates will share their knowledge, offer options, and empower you through your healing. You have the right to make your own decisions.
• An advocate will explain confidentiality to you and not share your information without your permission.
• Advocates can also provide support for family and friends.
• You can get support at any time, when you are ready.
• PAVSA has a variety of services available to you. Learn more here.

All are welcome!
A PAVSA advocate is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at 218-726-1931

Victim-survivors who previously reported a sexual assault to the police or to the hospital can inquire about the status of their case and whether or not their sexual assault evidence kit has been tested on the Betty Skye Line. The Betty Skye Line is a confidential information line available to victim-survivors to learn more about their case without having to connect with Law Enforcement immediately. The Betty Skye Line is available by phone or email at 218-730-5449 or bettyskyeline@pavsa.org 

Other support is also available through our community partners:
First Witness Child Advocacy Center: www.firstwitness.org
Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center: www.safehavenshelter.org
Center Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse (Superior, WI): www.casda.org
Dabinoo’Igan Shelter: www.aicho.org/dabinooigan
Life House: www.lifehouseduluth.org

You are strong, brave, and supported.

• You have the right to medical care at no cost to you.
• Go to one of these hospital emergency rooms. Let the hospital staff know that you have experienced sexual violence.
• You do not have to report to police to get medical care.
• You will be offered a medical exam, medications to prevent STI’s and/or pregnancy, and an opportunity to have evidence collected.

Essentia/St. Mary’s ER Duluth: 407 E 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
St. Luke’s ER: 1030 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Lake View Memorial ER: 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Essentia/St. Mary’s ER Superior: 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

Need help with transportation?
Have questions about what to expect at the hospital?
A PAVSA advocate is available 24/7 at 218-726-1931

What happened to you is not your fault.

• You have the right to get evidence collected at no cost to you. The evidence will be collected and sealed in a kit.
• Go to one of these hospital emergency rooms. Let the hospital staff know you have experienced sexual violence.
• You do not have to report to police to get evidence collected.
• Along with evidence collection, you will be offered a medical exam and medications to prevent STI’s and/or pregnancy.

Essentia/St. Mary’s ER Duluth: 407 E 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
St. Luke’s ER: 1030 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Lake View Memorial ER: 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Essentia/St. Mary’s ER Superior: 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880

If you have had a kit collected, a PAVSA advocate can help you to know the status of your kit.

Need help with transportation?
Have questions about what to expect at the hospital?
A PAVSA advocate is available 24/7 at 218-726-1931

After a sexual assault you may feel powerless. We’re here for you, whatever you decide.

• You chose whether or not to report to police. You do not have to report to police to get medical care or evidence collected.
• If you decide to report to police, a PAVSA advocate can help.
• You can make a report to police at any time, when you are ready.
• PAVSA will not share your information with the police without your consent.

Have questions about reporting to police? Need assistance getting an update on your case? A PAVSA advocate is available 24/7 at 218-726-1931

We are here to get you through this without judgment.

• If you are concerned for your safety, you can apply for a protection or restraining order, known as an Order for Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO).
• A PAVSA advocate can assist in completing the application with you and attend any court hearings.
• The Attorney at PAVSA may be available to advise you on next best steps, represent you in the hearing and/or negotiate resolution with the opposing party.

Do you want to know more about protection orders? A PAVSA advocate is available 24/7 at 218-726-1931

These Rights Are Yours

You have many rights and we can help you understand all of them better. We want you to know that you have the power to decide how many of these rights you want to use and how you want to use them.

A PAVSA advocate is available 24/7 at 218-726-1931