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.
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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Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
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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
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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Provides a crime victim advocacy and resource organization serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners the center provides direct services and resources, and advocates for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protection for individuals. Delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies and allied professionals.
Provides a crime victim advocacy and resource organization serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners the center provides direct services and resources, and advocates for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protection for individuals. Delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies and allied professionals.
The State's Attorney's office is mandated by the Illinois constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois to represent the people of Grundy County and Illinois in the prosecution of criminal cases and to represent the county board and county officials of Grundy County in civil matters.
Although the office welcomes any general inquiry and will make every effort to direct a person in the right direction to obtain county services, they are not permitted to practice law or offer legal advice in civil matters or disputes among parties.
The Grundy County State's Attorney acts as the local Children's Advocacy Center.
Provides assistance with child support enforcement.
Offers support for obtaining protective or restraining orders to address situations involving child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, workplace threats, or other forms of harassment.
The State's Attorney's office is mandated by the Illinois constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois to represent the people of Grundy County and Illinois in the prosecution of criminal cases and to represent the county board and county officials of Grundy County in civil matters.
Although the office welcomes any general inquiry and will make every effort to direct a person in the right direction to obtain county services, they are not permitted to practice law or offer legal advice in civil matters or disputes among parties.
The Grundy County State's Attorney acts as the local Children's Advocacy Center.
Provides assistance with child support enforcement.
Offers support for obtaining protective or restraining orders to address situations involving child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, workplace threats, or other forms of harassment.
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Victim support.
Public education and awareness (school speakers, health fairs, country fairs, town hall meetings).
Volunteers monitor court cases.
Partners with law enforcement agencies to ensure life-saving laws can be enforced at the local level.
Power of Parents works with parents to learn how to initiate conversation with kids about alcohol and drug use.
Power of Youth talks to middle and high school students about the power they have to resist alcohol and drugs.
Victim support.
Public education and awareness (school speakers, health fairs, country fairs, town hall meetings).
Volunteers monitor court cases.
Partners with law enforcement agencies to ensure life-saving laws can be enforced at the local level.
Power of Parents works with parents to learn how to initiate conversation with kids about alcohol and drug use.
Power of Youth talks to middle and high school students about the power they have to resist alcohol and drugs.
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Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.
Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.
Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.
Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.
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Free services to individuals who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of a crime.
Staff/volunteers respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assist primary and secondary crime victims in stabilizing their lives after victimization, assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system, and provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security.
Types of cases covered by the program include domestic violence, phone offenses, crimes affecting persons over age 65, assault, burglary, child abuse, DUI crashes, homicide or attempted homicide, identity theft, robbery, sexual assault, stalking, protection order violations, and threats.
Free services to individuals who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of a crime.
Staff/volunteers respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assist primary and secondary crime victims in stabilizing their lives after victimization, assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system, and provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security.
Types of cases covered by the program include domestic violence, phone offenses, crimes affecting persons over age 65, assault, burglary, child abuse, DUI crashes, homicide or attempted homicide, identity theft, robbery, sexual assault, stalking, protection order violations, and threats.
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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.
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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Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
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Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
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SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
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Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.
Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.
Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
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Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.
Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.
Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.
Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.
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Offers a victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
Offers a victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
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- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Hamilton County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Hamilton County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Hamilton County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Hamilton County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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