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Aids crime victims in locating assistance.

Information and orientation of the criminal justice system.

Information on status of cases.

Referrals to social service agencies.

Assistance with filings of victim impact statements.

Help with filing for restitution, domestic abuse orders, harassment orders, and claims for State Crime Victim Assistance.
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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District Attorney
Crime Witness Support
Criminal History Records
General Crime Victim Assistance

- 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
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
Offers help to victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers). Program can pay for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). Can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Crime Victim Support
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services

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
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

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.

Provides assistance to victims of violent crime and/or trauma. Provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and referrals.

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.
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.
Assists and supports victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system. Provides education for victims prosecution cases in order to assist in the success of the case.

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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Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
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
Crime Victim Support
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Support services for crime victims.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
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
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.

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 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
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
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.

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

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.