Staff

A staff of professionals with expertise in criminal justice issues, law, research, community outreach, direct care, non-profit administration and management and project management, carries out the organization’s activities.

A dedicated Board of Directors with expertise in public policy, social service, and issues related to social and criminal justice lends critical support to the efforts of our staff and is fully engaged in the mission of our organization.


Executive
Jennifer Labovitz
Interim President
Mark Haase
Vice President, Projects and Operations
Research
Ebony Ruhland
Director of Research
Zach Psick
Research and Mentoring Programming Assistant
Demonstration
Ruth Johnson
Case Advocate / Parent Educator
Advocacy & Public Policy
Emily Baxter
Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Joshua Esmay
Criminal Records Attorney
Dathon Branch
Americorps Member / Veterans Advocate
Crime Victim Services
Crime Victim Hotline
24 Hours

612-340-5400
Carolyn Bryant
Victim Services Coordinator
Lisa Underwood
Crime Victim Advocate
Lonna Hunter
Crime Victim Legal Services Program Coordinator
Administration
Joshua Bertsch
Administrative Assistant / IT
Samantha Greer
Accounting/HR Manager
Bradley Bourn
Vista Coordinator / Project Administrator

Services/Resources
Crime Victims Hotline:
612-340-5400

Expungement Line:
612-353-3024

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Thursday, May 9th: 5-9pm 
 Monday, May 13th: 5-9pm 

 

   

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Framework opinion paper by Ashley Taranto, "Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: Current Barriers to Service & Future Goals for Community Agencies"

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