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Court Advocacy. - Support, resources, guidance and direction is provided to the victims throughout the court process. Follow tip Monitoring - Watches abusers' attendance at treatment and compliance with any court dates. VISE - (Victim Intervention Services and Education) is a cooperative effort of the Family ViolenceNetwork, the Cottage Grove Police Department, and the Cottage Grove Prosecutor. The VISE Program works with victims .of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes, The Network's Intervention Project currently works only with victims of domestic abuse. VISE is an enhancement and expansion of Network services in the Cottage Grove area. The Family Violence Network, through VISE, works with victims of all charged crimes. These crimes include those that are alcohol related, disputes between children, criminal damage to property, misdemeanor assault, gross misdemeanor assault, disorderly conduct, fraud, harassment, neighborhood disputes, Order for Protection violations, trespassing, theft and revocation. We work with felony assaults and terroristic threats only when they are part of a domestic case. Later, the project will serve victims of juvenile crimes who are diverted at the law enforcement level plus neighborhood disputes. Services to victims include: • Explaining their rights as victims. • Providing help in seeking restitution and/or reparation. • Maintaining a list of resources for such things as replacing broken glass, changing locks, other repairs, and emergency food, clothing, and shelter. • Going to court with them and explaining the criminal justice system. The project operates much as the Intervention Project does. The police will call the Network crisis line if the victim needs immediate attention. Otherwise, victims will be identified through initial call reports at the police station, from the court calendar, or at the victim's request. The police give victims cards with the project information. FIND (Families in New Directions) FIND is a joint project among South Communities Counseling Services, Family Violence Network and Washington County HRA. The purpose of the project is to provide supportive services to single parent families who are in transition due to domestic violence and chemical abuse issues, in order to assist them in working towards self-sufficiency. Since few services are provided to this population, it is important that culturally and linguistically appropriate services are available. These families in transition are experiencing personal and family turmoil. Mental health issues and a need for service coordination limit their ability to move forward in their quest for self-sufficiency. The FIND service advocate is able to identify needs and leverage provision of services. This advocate helps adults and children to establish goals and supports them through the fulfillment of these goals. The services of a trained therapist will enable these individuals and families to gain personal support and direction in confronting their issues. Services to be provided directly by the project are: support and advocacy, therapy and support, helping families develop plans to work toward self-sufficiency, coordination of services,