Freeborn County Crime Victim's Crisis Center

Freeborn County Crime Victim's Crisis Center Freeborn County Crime Victims Crisis Center provides support and education to empower the community to reduce crime victimization and promote positive outcomes

As Department of Human Services Crime Victim's Crisis Center, our goal is to partner with other community agencies to provide resources, suppport, and services to all people in need of assistance from victimization of Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Harassment, Stalking, Threats, Intimidation and causing fear to an individual for their safety and well being.

Joshua Robert Downey, 52, was fatally shot inside his girlfriend’s home in Mankato on April 26, 2026. Joseph Bulfer, 44,...
05/21/2026

Joshua Robert Downey, 52, was fatally shot inside his girlfriend’s home in Mankato on April 26, 2026. Joseph Bulfer, 44, is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, illegal possession of a firearm, and various other felonies.

Police officers responded to the home after 911 dispatch received a call from Joshua indicating he had been shot. They found Bulfer upstairs with an AR-15 rifle. Joshua was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. A 37-year-old woman, Joshua’s girlfriend, was located unconscious and injured in the bathroom. In the hospital, she told officers she had broken up with Bulfer in December and he was upset she had started dating Joshua. She
said Bulfer broke into her home, shot Joshua, and beat her with a rifle while threatening to kill her. She was left with a collapsed lung and broken ribs.

Joseph Bulfer has a history of severe domestic violence against multiple women that stretches back decades, including strangulation; assault; threats to kill; and violating Orders for Protection.

Joshua Robert Downey was the Parks Supervisor for Blue
Earth County. His colleagues said he “cared very deeply
for the parks.” Joshua was described by loved ones as
“a devoted dad, a hard worker, and a genuinely kind
person” who “above all else, loved his children...His
greatest joy in life was being their dad.” He leaves behind
two children. We remember Joshua Robert Downey.

Let’s keep the momentum going after ! One important way you can take action after is engaging in local elections. Swi...
04/27/2026

Let’s keep the momentum going after ! One important way you can take action after is engaging in local elections. Swipe to learn more!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a great opportunity to talk about prevention and highlight the needs of victims/surviv...
04/24/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a great opportunity to talk about prevention and highlight the needs of victims/survivors of s*xual violence. But our advocacy needs to continue all year. One important way you can take action after is talking to your elected officials. Swipe to learn more!

What can you do to support surivors of violence after ? Local agencies such as school boards and city councils have a l...
04/23/2026

What can you do to support surivors of violence after ? Local agencies such as school boards and city councils have a lot of power to create survivor-supportive policies. Here’s some ways to engage with them!

The more connected we are, the more tools we have to prevent violence. Each sphere of our lives—each community—offers un...
04/22/2026

The more connected we are, the more tools we have to prevent violence. Each sphere of our lives—each community—offers unique opportunities to create stronger relationships, build safer support structures, practice bystander intervention, and curate spaces where young people have access to trustworthy, caring adults when they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

It can feel like a lot to talk about s*xual violence in your family or community—but these conversations are essential t...
04/22/2026

It can feel like a lot to talk about s*xual violence in your family or community—but these conversations are essential to preventing violence and supporting victims/survivors. It’s important to set ground rules and know the difference between unsafe and just uncomfortable. Swipe for strategies to prepare for these convos.

When we know better, we do better. Every conversation about s*xual violence is an opportunity to model practices rooted ...
04/21/2026

When we know better, we do better. Every conversation about s*xual violence is an opportunity to model practices rooted in safety, respect, and consent. By creating shared agreements as a family/community, we are more equipped to have difficult conversations about violence.

Kids often come across information, words, and ideas that may be uncomfortable or difficult to address. As a safe and tr...
04/20/2026

Kids often come across information, words, and ideas that may be uncomfortable or difficult to address. As a safe and trustworthy adult, you may be the first person a child goes to for answers and support. Common questions could be around s*x, puberty, substances, loss of life, and much more. How you respond matters—swipe for some ideas.

We can’t do this work without you! Your support empowers us to provide critical, life-saving services to victims/survivo...
04/20/2026

We can’t do this work without you! Your support empowers us to provide critical, life-saving services to victims/survivors in our community. There are so many ways you can be a force for change in the community. Swipe for some ideas.

A big part of building a family culture of consent is communicating boundaries and expectations to other adults—and resp...
04/17/2026

A big part of building a family culture of consent is communicating boundaries and expectations to other adults—and responding firmly when those boundaries are violated. Sometimes, a family member or friend may not realize their actions can cause harm. Use those opportunities to uphold children’s boundaries.

Address

411 S Broadway Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
56007

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15073775460

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