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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.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Public Counsel
Crime Victim Support
Police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.
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.

Provides a domestic violence program tailored to meet the needs of people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and serves victims of domestic violence and any crime. Services provided by the CHS Domestic Violence program include:

- Counseling to help you cope with your situation.

- Assistance in reporting the crime to the police.

- Advocacy to ensure your rights are protected.

- Support in working with the police and court system.

- Assistance in applying for victim compensation.

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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County Government Departments/Offices
Crime Victim Support

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.

- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.

- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders

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.

Free system allows victims to access information on offenders in all United States jails and prisons. Allows victims to register to receive notification when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes.

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Crime Victim 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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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Provides funds to help victims of crimes who have been injured or have suffered a financial loss as a result of the crime. Types of expenses reimbursed include medical expenses, lost wages while under a doctor's care, funeral expenses ($5,000 maximum), headstone/grave marker, counseling or therapy ($2,000 maximum), and crime-scene cleanup ($1,000 maximum).

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
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.

-- 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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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Public Counsel

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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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
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.
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 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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Crime Victim Support
General Offender Registries/Community Notification

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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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Helps anyone that is a victim of a crime, or feels that they are, even if defendant is not arrested. Primarily serves Rock Island County, but will attempt to help any victim.
Provides restorative justice services such as victim notification, the facilitation of community accountability boards, victim-offender intervention sessions, family reunification meetings, victim impact panels, victim restitution assistance, victim advocacy within the criminal justice system, and victim impact classes.
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.

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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Crime Victim Support
Crime Victim Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Advocates for victims' rights, provides emotional support for victims and their families, and assists victims through the criminal court process.

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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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Crime Victim Support
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Victims' Rights Groups
Provides victims and witnesses assistance and case information and guarantees their rights throughout criminal proceedings.

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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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim 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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Public Counsel
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support