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Victim Assistance Unit | Platte County Offices

Actively promotes the rights and interests of crime victims by providing them with a voice and advocacy as their case moves through the criminal justice system.

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Abuse Prevention | Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)

Provides several individualized services in order to deter child abuse. Services provided:

- When first contacted, several members of BACA will ride to the child's house and present the child with a patch, stickers, and a photograph of the child with their new biker family. Two bikers are assigned to the child as their primary contacts.

- If abuse or harassment continues, members will create a presence at the home, being visible at times when the family may be most vulnerable.

- Court appearances are also available. Assigned bikers will appear in order to provide support for the child and reduce fear about testifying against their abuser.

Other services available:

- Providing escorts if the child feels unsafe.

- Riding by the child's home on a regular basis.

- Staying with children if they are alone or frightened.

- On-site support if needed, for the child's reassurance.

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Family Violence Prevention | Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Councils

Provides a community institution for families dealing with child abuse, domestic abuse, and elder abuse. Services include education and prevention, contributes to the improvement of the legal system and the administration of justice.

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Better Business Bureau | Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois

Provides services and programs to assist consumers and businesses. The focus of a Bureau's activities is on marketplace concerns, such as honest advertising and selling practices. Most BBB services are provided without charge to the public, including:

- Provides information about a company, particularly whether or not there are unanswered or unsettled complaints, or other problems.

- Provides information about charities and other organizations that are seeking donations.

- Helps resolve a buyer/seller complaint against a company, including mediation and arbitration services in many instances.

- Disseminates accurate consumer information so wise buying decisions can be made.

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Public Safety | Iowa State Fire Marshal Office

Helps to reduce the loss of life and property by fire.

ARSON HOTLINE is available to anyone who has knowledge about possible cases of arson where fires have occurred. Caller can remain anonymous.

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Identity Theft Helpline | Federal Trade Commission

Hotline and website form for reporting identity theft. Prevention and education materials available.

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Integrated Advocacy Services | Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa

Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.

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Victim Offender Mediation Program - William G Faches Center | Department of Correctional Services - Sixth Judicial District of Iowa

Provides volunteer mediators to bring offenders and victims of crime together for a face to face meeting. The goal is for parties most affected by criminal actions to have an opportunity to safely meet, assisted by a volunteer mediator, to discuss what happened, how it felt when it happened, how it feels now, what is needed for restitution. Specialized training is offered to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mediator. Time commitment for volunteer hours will vary depending upon the cases referred.

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Domestic Abuse Program | HOPE of Ogle County

Domestic violence agency and shelter that serves survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Provides 24/7 services to adults, teens, and children.

Services include:

-- 24-hour domestic violence shelter

-- Crisis counseling

-- Individual and Family counseling (sessions available in Rochelle, Oregon, and Polo)

-- Support group counseling

-- Case management

-- Court advocacy

-- Counseling and Advocacy available in Spanish

-- Services available in Spanish

-- Prevention education

-- Public Awareness

-- Extended Emergency Shelter

-- Outreach Services in Rochelle, Oregon, and Polo

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Crime Reporting and Crime Witness Support | US Marshals Headquarters

Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.

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Domestic Abuse Response Team | Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Rape Victim Advocacy Program

A law enforcement officer is paired with a domestic violence advocate.  The officers will respond to domestic violence/domestic calls.  The counselor/advocate will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, and shelter placement.

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Child Abuse Resources | The Guardian Center

Provides child-sensitive interviews and advocacy for families impacted by sexual and severe physical abuse. 


Services offered: 
- Multidisciplinary team case reviews
- Training in child-sensitive investigations
- Referrals for specialized medical exams
- Court preparation
- Community education

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Prevention Services | YSS

Offers programs designed to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention, education, and enrichment activities. These services aim to provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to equip children and adolescents with the tools they need to stay on a positive path. Programs address a variety of critical issues, including:

- Substance Use Prevention

- Smoking and/or Vaping Cessation

- Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

- Suicide Prevention

- Youth Violence Prevention

- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

- Human Trafficking Prevention

- Child Abuse Prevention


Additionally, youth enrichment programs are offered to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. These programs may include arts and crafts, academic workshops, sports, reading clubs, and other recreational, cultural, and civic activities.

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Sexual Assault/Abuse Crime Victim Services | Riverview Center

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter | Freedom House, Inc.

Offers free and confidential services for victims and children affected by domestic violence, as well as for victims and significant others impacted by sexual assault. Also provides community education focused on awareness and prevention.

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Survivors Program | Waypoint

Supports and advocates for individuals who have lost a family member or friend through homicide or vehicular homicide. Provides emergency crisis support, court accompaniment, etc.

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County Courts | Dallas County Offices

Offers court services to Dallas and Guthrie County.

Juvenile Court Services offers intake, probation services, Restorative Justice Program, in-home and out of home placement services for those under the jurisdiction of Juvenile Court Services. (The Adel office covers Dallas and Guthrie counties. Other offices located in Winterset and Creston supervised from the Adel Office.)

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Pediatric Behavioral Health Services | Seasons Center for Behavioral Health

Offers behavioral health and psychiatric services to all children and adolescents. Services include child/adolescent therapy, substance use disorder services/addiction treatment, family therapy, crisis services, Mobile Crisis Response Team, Care Coordination and Wraparound supports, and school based services.

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Crime Victim Compensation Program | Attorney General - State of Illinois

Financial assistance available with the goal of helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide innocent victims and their families with financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.

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Pediatric Behavioral Health Services | Seasons Center for Behavioral Health

Offers behavioral health and psychiatric services to all children and adolescents. Services include child/adolescent therapy, substance use disorder services/addiction treatment, family therapy, crisis services, Mobile Crisis Response Team, Care Coordination and Wraparound supports, and school based services.

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Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault | Safe Journeys/ADV & SAS

Provides crisis shelter and comprehensive support services for individuals who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include legal advocacy, medical advocacy, prevention education, supportive counseling, sexual assault victim therapy, children's counseling (domestic and sexual violence), and case management. 

Also offers interventions to help domestic violence offenders understand and take responsibility for their actions, develop healthy relationship skills, and address the cycle of abuse. 

Additionally, a domestic violence hotline is available to provide immediate assistance, safety planning, emotional support, legal information, referrals for medical treatment, and connections to ongoing counseling or group support.

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Advocacy | Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center

Provides a safe, child focused setting for investigations of child abuse, ensure victims and their families receive quality services, and raise awareness in the community to combat child abuse.

The victim advocates provide services to victims and their non-offending family members from the time the case is opened through disposition. They also assess needed service referrals, provide medical and court advocacy, and keep the victim and family members up to date on the status of the case.

Some of the services provided by advocates are:

- Assistance filing an order of protection.

- Setting up a follow up medical exam.

- Court accompaniment.

- Case updates.

- Assistance finding counseling.

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Law Enforcement Agency | Cass County Offices

Law enforcement.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance and Education) and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance, Education and Training) programs.

Crime prevention through Crime Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch programs.

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Outreach and Case Management for High Risk Youth | YouTurn

Youth Trauma Response Team collaborates with local trauma centers at CHI and Nebraska Medicine following violent incidents.

School Outreach provides mentoring services at Omaha Public middle and high schools. 

Street Outreach interrupts cycles of violence and offers mediation, conflict resolution and case management.

Health and human service referrals to community based service providers. 

Education and training offering individual, family and group workshops and presentations.  Distributes educational materials and hosts community rallies.

Staff include approved Juvenile Probation Mentoring and Family Support.

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Community Education | Harbor House

Offers community education on issues relevant to domestic violence and teen dating violence. Staff members are available to speak to civic and government organizations, college and high school classes, and in a variety of other settings.

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