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Victim Assistance | Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit
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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Integrated Advocacy Services | Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa
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State's Attorney | Carroll County Offices - Illinois
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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Crime Victim Notification | VINELink
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Survivors Program | Waypoint
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Illinois VINE Program (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) | Attorney General - State of Illinois
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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State's Attorney | Moultrie County Offices
Responsibilities:
- Prosecutes all state criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) and traffic cases for Moultrie County.
- Provides the legal counsel for county business.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- May assist with victim restitution and plea offer requests.
This office does not represent individual citizens.
Responsibilities:
- Prosecutes all state criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) and traffic cases for Moultrie County.
- Provides the legal counsel for county business.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- May assist with victim restitution and plea offer requests.
This office does not represent individual citizens.
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Crime Victims Reparations Program | Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
The program does not cover expenses paid for by other sources, such as insurance, sick leave and paid time off, government programs, or the offender via restitution.
Maximum is $25,000 per incident.
Eligible persons include:
-A victim who suffers bodily injury
-A dependent/legal representative of a homicide victim
-A parent/guardian who is responsible for the medical expenses of a minor
-A person who was injured in a DUI or the driver intended to hit the victim
-A person who was injured while aiding a crime victim or law enforcement officer
Those not eligible include:
-A person injured in a motor vehicle accident
-A person whose actions caused the incident and/or injuries
-A person who helped the offender commit a crime or was injured/killed while committing a crime
The program does not cover expenses paid for by other sources, such as insurance, sick leave and paid time off, government programs, or the offender via restitution.
Maximum is $25,000 per incident.
Eligible persons include:
-A victim who suffers bodily injury
-A dependent/legal representative of a homicide victim
-A parent/guardian who is responsible for the medical expenses of a minor
-A person who was injured in a DUI or the driver intended to hit the victim
-A person who was injured while aiding a crime victim or law enforcement officer
Those not eligible include:
-A person injured in a motor vehicle accident
-A person whose actions caused the incident and/or injuries
-A person who helped the offender commit a crime or was injured/killed while committing a crime
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Victim/Witness Unit | Pottawattamie County Offices
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Victim Witness Coordinator Program | Jo Daviess County Offices
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State's Attorney | Jo Daviess County Offices
-- 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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Crime Victim/Witness Support | Linn County Offices
Provides support services and referrals to those having to navigate the criminal justice system in Linn County. It is available to help if witnesses or victims have questions.
Provides support services and referrals to those having to navigate the criminal justice system in Linn County. It is available to help if witnesses or victims have questions.
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Crime Victim Support | Dodge County Victim Services
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Crime Victims Advocate Program CVAP | Creative Visions Human Development Institute
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Victim Services | Kankakee Forgives
Offers crime victim and support services to victims of gun violence and their families, including:
- Crisis Response: Crisis Response services are available to every family in the aftermath of gun violence. This includes mental health first-aid, practical needs of the victim and family, liaise with law enforcement, engage in interactive safety planning, and address any other emerging urgent needs.
- Funeral Expense Assistance: For deaths by gun violence, our specialists provide information and rights assistance and expense assistance for funeral arrangements.
- Legal & Medical Advocacy: Case Manager will ensure you are supported and informed during the aftermath. This includes: getting case updates from the police department, attending court alongside individuals or families, attending doctors appointments or hearings, etc.
- Government Aid Assistance: Case Manager can assist in necessary applications for Medicaid benefits.
- Support Groups: Offered for parents that have lost someone to gun violence, for teens that have been affected by gun violence, for adults that have been affected by gun violence, for victims of gun violence, and for our forgiveness campaign.
Offers crime victim and support services to victims of gun violence and their families, including:
- Crisis Response: Crisis Response services are available to every family in the aftermath of gun violence. This includes mental health first-aid, practical needs of the victim and family, liaise with law enforcement, engage in interactive safety planning, and address any other emerging urgent needs.
- Funeral Expense Assistance: For deaths by gun violence, our specialists provide information and rights assistance and expense assistance for funeral arrangements.
- Legal & Medical Advocacy: Case Manager will ensure you are supported and informed during the aftermath. This includes: getting case updates from the police department, attending court alongside individuals or families, attending doctors appointments or hearings, etc.
- Government Aid Assistance: Case Manager can assist in necessary applications for Medicaid benefits.
- Support Groups: Offered for parents that have lost someone to gun violence, for teens that have been affected by gun violence, for adults that have been affected by gun violence, for victims of gun violence, and for our forgiveness campaign.
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State's Attorney | Hamilton County Offices - Illinois
- 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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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.
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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Crime Victim Support | National Organization for Victim Assistance
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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State's Attorney | Stephenson County Offices - Illinois
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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Law Enforcement Services | Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Crime victims reparations.
Juvenile prevention services.
Inspection of county-city jails.
Law Enforcement Training Center for the certification of law enforcement officers.
Federal grant administration.
Crime victims reparations.
Juvenile prevention services.
Inspection of county-city jails.
Law Enforcement Training Center for the certification of law enforcement officers.
Federal grant administration.
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Grand Island/Hall County Victim-Witness Program | Grand Island City Offices
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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Civil Rights Group | Anti-Defamation League (Plains States)
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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Victim Witness Services | McLean County Offices
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VCVA Program | CRIS Healthy Aging
Serves victims, witnesses, family members and significant others who have been a victim or a witness to a crime. The Primary goal is to assist the victims of crime in obtaining available services and reduce the trauma of victimization. This is accomplished by assisting a victim through legal process and ensuring direct services to meet special needs of the victim is met.
Serves victims, witnesses, family members and significant others who have been a victim or a witness to a crime. The Primary goal is to assist the victims of crime in obtaining available services and reduce the trauma of victimization. This is accomplished by assisting a victim through legal process and ensuring direct services to meet special needs of the victim is met.
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Child Advocacy Services | First Light Child Advocacy Center
S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.
S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.
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