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Explore the resources available on this page to better understand the causes of domestic and sexual violence.  Teach others about the foundation of healthy relationships with our toolkit.

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Educational Resources

The Cycle of Abuse: 
Learn how to recognize the phases of abuse.

 Cycle of Abuse
Safety Planning Worksheet: Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time. A good safety plan is essential. Safety Planning Worksheet
The Power and Control Wheel: Understand the tactics abusers use to control victims. Power and Control Wheel

Protection Orders: Understanding the difference between an OFP, HRO, DANCO, or NCO

 Protection Orders
Medical Forensic Exams: What to Expect Understanding Forensic Medical Exams

Healthy Relationships Toolkit

The Healthy Relationships Toolkit is a resource for teens and those who interact with teens to be used as a guide to understanding healthy vs. unhealthy or abusive relationships. This toolkit equips those using it to find resources, raise awareness, and get involved in creating communities where healthy relationships thrive.

We hope it will be used as a jumping off point for conversations, teaching, and awareness around teen relationship violence, and will prevent that violence by educating our community. We believe this will give students tools and resources to thrive in safe and stable relationships.

External Resources

Additional Resources

 

Listen to survivor and
advocate perspectives.

 

 

Broaden your perspective with
insightful reading.

 

  • Know My Name by Chanel Miller – A memoir written by a survivor who was sexually assaulted by a then Stanford University athlete, as well as the aftermath and subsequent court case.
  • No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder – An award-winning journalist’s intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America’s most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors.
  • Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky – A longtime trauma worker offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place.
  • Rising Above the Scars by Johnetta McSwain – A memoir written by a survivor of child abuse that has broken generational cycles of abuse.
  • Sexual Citizens: Sex, Assault, and Power on Campus by Shamus Khan and Jennifer Hirsch
  • My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem 
  • What is a Girl Worth? By Rachel Denhollander 
  • We are the Evidence by Cheyenne Wilson (MN Sexual Assault Survivor)

Picture Books About Consent 

  • I Can Say No – Jenny Simmons (Illustrated by Kristin Sorra) 
  • We Listen to Our Bodies – Lydia Bowers (Illustrated by Isabel Muñoz) 
  • Don’t Touch My Hair – Sharee Miller 
  • Don’t Hug Doug – Carrie Finison (Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman) 
  • Rissy No Kissies – Katey Howes (Illustrated by Jess Engle) 
  • Yes! No! A First Conversation About Consent – Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, & Isabel Roxas 
  • Some Parts Are NOT for Sharing – Julie K. Federico 
  • Don’t You Dare Touch Me There – S.L. Walker 
  • How Much is a Little Girl Worth? (Christian/spiritual content) – Rachel Denhollander
  • How Much is a Little Boy Worth? (Christian/spiritual content)- Rachel Denhollander
  • Consent for Kids! Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You – Rachel Brian

 

Widen your lens on domestic
and sexual violence.

 

  • Roll Red Roll (Amazon Prime) – A documentary that goes behind the headlines to uncover the deep seated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America.
  • Surviving R. Kelly (Netflix/Hulu/Lifetime) – A documentary series following the former R&B superstar as he faces multiple federal and state trials for sexual violence.
  • Unbelievable (Netflix) – A drama mini-series that follows a woman who was charged with a crime for reporting that she was raped.
  • Audrie & Daisy (Netflix) – A documentary that examines the effect on families, friends and schools when young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera.
  • The Hunting Ground (2015, Apple TV, Plex, Kanopy) – A documentary about sexual assault on college campuses
  • Athlete A (2020, Netflix) – A documentary analyzing the attempted cover up of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar in his role as a doctor for USA gymnastics
  • The Invisible War (2012, Prime Video) – A documentary that chronicles the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and the ways in which survivors are silenced
  • Victim/Suspect (2023, Netflix) – A documentary that follows journalist Rachel de Leon’s investigation into a disturbing pattern where young women reporting sexual assault are instead arrested for filing false reports, highlighting potential biases in the criminal justice system.
  • I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022, Netflix) – a documentary follows the family of Vanessa Guillen, a U.S. military soldier who was discovered sexually assaulted and murdered on an army base

Educational Resources

Safety Planning Worksheet: Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time. A good safety plan is essential. Safety Planning Worksheet
The Power and Control Wheel: Understand the tactics abusers use to control victims. Power and Control Wheel

Protection Orders: Understanding the difference between an OFP, HRO, DANCO, or NCO

 Protection Orders
Medical Forensic Exams: What to Expect Understanding Forensic Medical Exams

Healthy Relationships Toolkit

The Healthy Relationships Toolkit is a resource for teens and those who interact with teens to be used as a guide to understanding healthy vs. unhealthy or abusive relationships. This toolkit equips those using it to find resources, raise awareness, and get involved in creating communities where healthy relationships thrive.

We hope it will be used as a jumping off point for conversations, teaching, and awareness around teen relationship violence, and will prevent that violence by educating our community. We believe this will give students tools and resources to thrive in safe and stable relationships.

External Resources

Additional Resources

 

Listen to survivor and
advocate perspectives.

 

 

Broaden your perspective with
insightful reading.

 

  • Know My Name by Chanel Miller – A memoir written by a survivor who was sexually assaulted by a then Stanford University athlete, as well as the aftermath and subsequent court case.
  • No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder – An award-winning journalist’s intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America’s most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors.
  • Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky – A longtime trauma worker offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place.
  • Rising Above the Scars by Johnetta McSwain – A memoir written by a survivor of child abuse that has broken generational cycles of abuse.
  • Sexual Citizens: Sex, Assault, and Power on Campus by Shamus Khan and Jennifer Hirsch
  • My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem 
  • What is a Girl Worth? By Rachel Denhollander 
  • We are the Evidence by Cheyenne Wilson (MN Sexual Assault Survivor)

Picture Books About Consent 

  • I Can Say No – Jenny Simmons (Illustrated by Kristin Sorra) 
  • We Listen to Our Bodies – Lydia Bowers (Illustrated by Isabel Muñoz) 
  • Don’t Touch My Hair – Sharee Miller 
  • Don’t Hug Doug – Carrie Finison (Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman) 
  • Rissy No Kissies – Katey Howes (Illustrated by Jess Engle) 
  • Yes! No! A First Conversation About Consent – Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, & Isabel Roxas 
  • Some Parts Are NOT for Sharing – Julie K. Federico 
  • Don’t You Dare Touch Me There – S.L. Walker 
  • How Much is a Little Girl Worth? (Christian/spiritual content) – Rachel Denhollander
  • How Much is a Little Boy Worth? (Christian/spiritual content)- Rachel Denhollander
  • Consent for Kids! Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You – Rachel Brian

 

Widen your lens on domestic
and sexual violence.

 

  • Roll Red Roll (Amazon Prime) – A documentary that goes behind the headlines to uncover the deep seated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America.
  • Surviving R. Kelly (Netflix/Hulu/Lifetime) – A documentary series following the former R&B superstar as he faces multiple federal and state trials for sexual violence.
  • Unbelievable (Netflix) – A drama mini-series that follows a woman who was charged with a crime for reporting that she was raped.
  • Audrie & Daisy (Netflix) – A documentary that examines the effect on families, friends and schools when young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera.
  • The Hunting Ground (2015, Apple TV, Plex, Kanopy) – A documentary about sexual assault on college campuses
  • Athlete A (2020, Netflix) – A documentary analyzing the attempted cover up of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar in his role as a doctor for USA gymnastics
  • The Invisible War (2012, Prime Video) – A documentary that chronicles the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and the ways in which survivors are silenced
  • Victim/Suspect (2023, Netflix) – A documentary that follows journalist Rachel de Leon’s investigation into a disturbing pattern where young women reporting sexual assault are instead arrested for filing false reports, highlighting potential biases in the criminal justice system.
  • I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022, Netflix) – a documentary follows the family of Vanessa Guillen, a U.S. military soldier who was discovered sexually assaulted and murdered on an army base

Educational Resources

Safety Planning Worksheet: Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time. A good safety plan is essential.

Safety Planning Worksheet

 

 

 


The Power and Control Wheel: Understand the tactics abusers use to control victims.

Power and Control Wheel

 

 

 

Protection Orders:Understanding the difference between an OFP, HRO, DANCO, or NCO

Protection Orders

 Medical Forensic Exams: What to Expect

 

Healthy Relationships Toolkit

The Healthy Relationships Toolkit is a resource for teens and those who interact with teens to be used as a guide to understanding healthy vs. unhealthy or abusive relationships. This toolkit equips those using it to find resources, raise awareness, and get involved in creating communities where healthy relationships thrive.

We hope it will be used as a jumping off point for conversations, teaching, and awareness around teen relationship violence, and will prevent that violence by educating our community. We believe this will give students tools and resources to thrive in safe and stable relationships.

External Resources

Additional Resources

 

Listen to survivor and
advocate perspectives.

 

 

Broaden your perspective with
insightful reading.

 

  • Know My Name by Chanel Miller – A memoir written by a survivor who was sexually assaulted by a then Stanford University athlete, as well as the aftermath and subsequent court case.
  • No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder – An award-winning journalist’s intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America’s most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors.
  • Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky – A longtime trauma worker offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place.
  • Rising Above the Scars by Johnetta McSwain – A memoir written by a survivor of child abuse that has broken generational cycles of abuse.
  • Sexual Citizens: Sex, Assault, and Power on Campus by Shamus Khan and Jennifer Hirsch
  • My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem 
  • What is a Girl Worth? By Rachel Denhollander 
  • We are the Evidence by Cheyenne Wilson (MN Sexual Assault Survivor)

Picture Books About Consent 

  • I Can Say No – Jenny Simmons (Illustrated by Kristin Sorra) 
  • We Listen to Our Bodies – Lydia Bowers (Illustrated by Isabel Muñoz) 
  • Don’t Touch My Hair – Sharee Miller 
  • Don’t Hug Doug – Carrie Finison (Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman) 
  • Rissy No Kissies – Katey Howes (Illustrated by Jess Engle) 
  • Yes! No! A First Conversation About Consent – Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, & Isabel Roxas 
  • Some Parts Are NOT for Sharing – Julie K. Federico 
  • Don’t You Dare Touch Me There – S.L. Walker 
  • How Much is a Little Girl Worth? (Christian/spiritual content) – Rachel Denhollander
  • How Much is a Little Boy Worth? (Christian/spiritual content)- Rachel Denhollander
  • Consent for Kids! Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You – Rachel Brian

 

Widen your lens on domestic
and sexual violence.

 

  • Roll Red Roll (Amazon Prime) – A documentary that goes behind the headlines to uncover the deep seated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America.
  • Surviving R. Kelly (Netflix/Hulu/Lifetime) – A documentary series following the former R&B superstar as he faces multiple federal and state trials for sexual violence.
  • Unbelievable (Netflix) – A drama mini-series that follows a woman who was charged with a crime for reporting that she was raped.
  • Audrie & Daisy (Netflix) – A documentary that examines the effect on families, friends and schools when young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera.
  • The Hunting Ground (2015, Apple TV, Plex, Kanopy) – A documentary about sexual assault on college campuses
  • Athlete A (2020, Netflix) – A documentary analyzing the attempted cover up of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar in his role as a doctor for USA gymnastics
  • The Invisible War (2012, Prime Video) – A documentary that chronicles the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and the ways in which survivors are silenced
  • Victim/Suspect (2023, Netflix) – A documentary that follows journalist Rachel de Leon’s investigation into a disturbing pattern where young women reporting sexual assault are instead arrested for filing false reports, highlighting potential biases in the criminal justice system.
  • I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022, Netflix) – a documentary follows the family of Vanessa Guillen, a U.S. military soldier who was discovered sexually assaulted and murdered on an army base
How we can help
Our domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention programs deliver safety in the moment of crisis and hope for a brighter future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you would like to speak with a member of our staff, we are available 24/7 at (651) 452-7288.  You can also review our frequently asked questions and answers.

FAQs

Lewis House Shelter

Lewis House is a safe haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

If you need support, call the Lewis House today, 24/7, at (651) 452-7288 and our staff will help.

All services are free and confidential.

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Did you know that the Lewis House is named after the late State Senator B. Robert Lewis, who championed violence prevention and intervention work in Minnesota?

The history of Lewis House

 

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Services Beyond Shelter

Not all survivors want or need shelter. We can meet you where it works best for you.

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Sexual Violence Services

You do not need to cope with sexual violence alone. We can help.

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Support Groups
We house several support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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Community Outreach Youth Ambassadors (COYA)

COYA is a supportive and empowering space for youth impacted by sexual and domestic violence to connect, heal, and strengthen their voices.

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Survivor Support Dog

360 Communities was the first domestic violence agency in the state to use trained dogs to support survivors.

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40-Hour Advocacy Training

360 Communities’ 40-Hour Advocacy Training allows attendees to gain a greater understanding of domestic and sexual violence while equipping them with the foundational knowledge and skills to be an advocate through interactive activities, discussions, and a variety of content.

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Education & Resources

Violence prevention begins with all of us. 360 Communities educates the public about the causes of domestic and sexual violence and works upstream to promote healthy relationships.

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