The Forgotten Many
When Tabatha Zinder flees her abusive partner with her young son—bruised, terrified, sixty-eight cents to her name—she seeks refuge in a women's shelter. What she finds there is something she stopped believing in: hope and solidarity. But when a fellow resident’s unborn baby is killed by her estranged husband, the grief that moves through the shelter moves outward, igniting a vigil that catches fire across the country.
When Tabatha's ex finds her, she must fight for her life, and for every woman who never got the chance to fight for hers.
The Forgotten Many is a novel (based on a true story) about the women nobody sees, the violence nobody names, and the cost of leaving. It’s about the women who refuse to let each other disappear—and it’s the first to answer, in a voice that will not be ignored, the question asked of every survivor: Why did you stay?
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Recources for Survivors
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Standpoint Lawyers and advocates against domestic and sexual assault provide free and confidential legal advice/advocacy over the phone to victims, advocates, attorneys, and other professionals. Call 612-343-9842 to answer your questions Monday-Friday (9am-4pm).
Can help with: protective orders, family law, immigration, employment, housing, education, harassment, civil suits, and child protection.
Ask about their expungement clinic (applies to UD, crimes, related to domestic violence)
StreetWorks Outreach Collaborative612-354-3345 outreach workers provide young people ages 13-24 with connections and needed resources such as housing, case management, counseling, life skills training, food, family reunification and safety planning, emergency shelter, and other basic necessities.
HOME Line 612-728-5767 HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. They work to improve public and private policies relating to rental housing by involving affected tenants in the process.
www.LawHelpMn.org answers legal questions on a variety of rental housing issues in Minnesota.
Housing Link 612-522-2500. Use the HousingLink website to search for affordable rental housing vacancies and waiting list openings in Minnesota and learn about housing tips and watch videos about fair house, as well as other information.
United Way 211. Call 2-1-1 or Toll Free: 800-543-7709 or Local: 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211 (texting available M-F 8am-7pm). Provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.
MN Legal Advice. If you are a low income renter, their lawyers can help you with your legal questions.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)provides free legal representation and advice to low income people in 33 counties of southern Minnesota. To get help, call 1-888-575-2954 or apply online. Hotline hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-11:45am and 1:00pm-3:00pm CST.
Volunteer Lawyers Network 612-752-6677. For low income people in Minnesota that need help preventing unlawful evictions, getting workers money they are owed, helping parents obtain custody of their children, and more.
Domestic Violence Resources
Explore crisis lines, shelters, advocacy organizations, and support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and related trauma.
Hotlines and Immediate Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention, education, and referrals in more than 200 languages.
Call 800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
Free and confidential help for domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and relationship concerns.
Call 1-866-223-1111
Women's Shelter and Support Center
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for victims of domestic violence. Satellite offices are also available in Kasson, Preston, and the Olmsted County Courthouse.
Crisis line: 507-285-1010
Toll free: 1-800-438-6439
Men's Crisis Help Line
Support for men experiencing domestic violence, abuse, custody concerns, legal questions, and other crisis situations.
Call 612-379-6367
Shelter and Advocacy Organizations
Women's Advocates
Battered women's shelter with a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, support groups, child care support, on-site mental health counseling, and a children's program.
Phone: 651-227-8284
HOPE Coalition
Supports people facing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homelessness, and other trauma through advocacy and essential services.
Phone: 800-369-5214
TTY: 651-267-0149
Women of Nations
Provides culturally specific emergency services and support for people impacted by domestic, sexual, and dating violence, with strong support for Native communities.
Phone: 877-209-1266
360 Communities Lewis House - Hastings
Offers shelter, support for children, community support, and advocacy services. Parental consent is required for minors seeking most services except group counseling and support groups.
Phone: 651-405-1500
TTY: 651-451-6896
Asian Women United of Minnesota
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, shelter, legal advocacy, and basic needs support for survivors of domestic violence.
Phone: 612-724-8823
Casa de Esperanza
Advocates help participants access public benefits, immigration remedies, court advocacy, housing support, emotional support, and more.
Phone: 651-772-1611
TTY: 651-772-1611
Tubman - Maplewood
Supports women, children, and families dealing with relationship violence, substance abuse, and mental health concerns.
Phone: 612-825-0000
TTY: 651-653-6305
Alexandra House
Community-based organization offering shelter, financial assistance, legal advocacy, child care support, transportation help, and services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Phone: 763-780-2330
Southwest Crisis Center - Cottonwood County
Supports individuals impacted by sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Phone: 800-376-4311
Services Available Through These Organizations
Depending on the organization, support may include:
Emergency shelter and shelter transportation
Domestic violence counseling and support groups
Children’s counseling
Legal advocacy and court accompaniment
Protective or restraining order assistance
Case management
Food, transportation, and basic needs support
Services for youth, men, families, and special populations