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Advocates and offers support to victims of crime. Works closely with law enforcement and other community agencies to ensure that the victim is protected from additional acts committed by the Defendant; to protect the children and other family members of the victim from exposure to, or possible injury inflicted by the Defendant; and to gather restitution information from the victims of crimes.
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims, including courtroom tours and trial preparation. Provides information on the status of the case.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Assists with filing for a Domestic Abuse Protection Order or Harassment Order.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Provides general, medical and legal advocacy for individuals affected by sexual assault.
Provides help to those needing to find safety. Offering support with a trained Advocate in the criminal justice and social service systems and accompanied to law enforcement meetings and court proceedings. In addition there is help with opportunities for community education and counseling services.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
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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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Crime Victim Support
The County Attorney's office provides the prosecution of crimes in the county and provides crime victim/witness services. This office is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Duties also include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advising for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convening the grand jury.

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District Attorney
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Riverview Center provides a free, confidential Hotline available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for victims of sexual assault - individuals can call with questions, in crisis, or if needing to talk to an advocate. The Hotline provides emotional support and information regarding the Sexual Assault Examination Kit procedures, STD testing/treatment, and other medical choices. An advocate is available 24 hours a day to help with all emergency room interactions related to the assault. The advocate can also accompany a survivor to a police interview, assist with orders of protection, provide case updates, and attend all meetings and court proceedings with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office with or on behalf of the survivor. Other sexual assault services include: Legal Advocacy provides legal advocates to serve as a liaison between the survivor and the criminal justice system to ensure that the survivor’s rights are protected; and Counseling for survivors and non-offending family members in individual and group settings .

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Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Crime victim hotline.

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Human Trafficking Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Bullying Helplines
Support services for crime victims.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support

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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Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Offers a Crime Victim Advocate Program that assists victims of violent crimes. They offer financial assistance, food assistance and offer general counseling and mental health referrals.

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.

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims.

Assists with protection orders, criminal justice advocacy, crisis intervention, personal advocacy, compensation, parole information, victim impact statements, transportation, property release, restitution information/assistance, and 911-only cell phones.

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.

Crime victim information and notification system that tracks criminals who have been arrested by law enforcement or convicted by the justice system. A free 24-hour, confidential computer based service that provides crime victim information and notification via telephone and/or computer. IowaVINE uses computer and telephone technology to automatically notify crime victims and interested parties about changes in an offender's custody status.
Free service to help victims of crime. Advocates guide victims through the criminal justice system and give information and referrals to other services for victims of crime in Douglas County.

The court process can be confusing and overwhelming. Advocates can answer questions and help victims understand the different steps that may happen in the court case, explain rights, and be present each step of the way.

The most important service provided by Victim Assistance Advocates is continued support for the victim and family throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Additional services available include:

-Information and orientation about the criminal justice system
-Information on the status of each case
-Help filing protection orders
-Courtroom tours, trial preparation, court accompaniment
-Help with Victim Impact Statements
-Help requesting state victim funds
-Referrals to community agencies

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Crime Victim Support
Crime Witness Support
Transportation for Endangered People
Offers support and counseling to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault, felony assault (including domestic), burglary, and misdemeanors involving the elderly. Also provides services to those impacted by suicide.

Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.

Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.
The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services. This office is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.

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Criminal History Records
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
District Attorney

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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Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.

Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.

Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
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.

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.

Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Civil rights/human relations agency fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry.

Monitors hate crimes and hate incidents.

Anti-bias and diversity training for businesses, schools, and law enforcement professionals.

Civil rights complaints and response.

Interfaith relations.

Hate crimes victim support.

Holocaust education and general information about Judaism.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Discrimination Assistance
Crime Victim Support
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups