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Tubman has a shelter and provides counseling for mental health, chemical <br />health and youth health. The safety project consists of attorneys who draft <br />legal documents free and provide free legal service. There are also pro bono <br />services for divorce and custody issues. Tubman arranges meetings with the <br />victim and prosecutors. <br />Emily Barnhill added that the cases are followed all the way through the <br />process. Tubman uses a holistic approach in meeting clients where they are <br />to address their needs. She works with all clients from Shoreview in <br />explaining the legal process, going to court with them, making sure they <br />understand a victim impact statement and help them participate in <br />sentencing. <br />Dickinson stated that Tubman receives no funding from Ramsey County. The <br />team consists of three people. Recently, due to further loss of funding, a <br />fourth full time member had to be let ga. This led to the decision to not <br />follow any cases that do not involve intimate partner violence. Sibling, <br />parent/child, and roommate cases are not covered. Further discussion about <br />how to keep the program sustainable led to contacting cities, explaining the <br />services and seeking funds. <br />Councilmember Spring horn arrived at this time. <br />Myrland asked when the relationship ends with the victim and what other <br />services would be available if Tubman was not available. Dickinson stated <br />that typically when the court case is over, Tubman takes a step back. <br />Sometimes victims continue to call to find out what other resources are <br />available. If Tubman was not available, there would be few resources. <br />Barnhill stated that the advocacy at the courthouse would have to be done <br />by the prosecutor. Since COVID, court orders are being written remotely and <br />that is continuing. It makes the paperwork more accessible for clients. <br />Mayor Denkinger asked the primary source of funding. Dickinson stated that <br />there are grants, federal money that comes through OJT, private donations, <br />foundation donations, and fundraising. United Way of Washington County <br />provides some funds for Washington County. United Way in Ramsey County <br />provides no funding. She referred the council to the annual report provided. <br />Martens noted that approximately 60% of funding is from government <br />so u rces. <br />Councilmember Doan asked the reason Ramsey County had cut funding. <br />Dickinson did not know but stated that they now use an RFP process and <br />give all funding to two or three organizations. Prior t❑ that, Tubman received <br />approximately $20,000. This request is for suburban areas. Tubman does not <br />2 <br />