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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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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- 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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Douglas County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Douglas 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 Douglas County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Douglas 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 committed in Saline County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Saline 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 Saline County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Saline 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 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 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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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Medical Advocacy:
Trained advocates respond to local hospitals 24-hours a day. They can accompany a survivor through the evidence collection and medical treatment process. Advocates provide support, give information about options and rights, and assist with safety planning.
Legal Advocacy:
Legal advocates can assist with navigating the civil and criminal justice process. This includes assistance in filing for Civil No Contact and Stalking No Contact Orders. They can also help individuals assert their rights as crime survivors and accompany them to meetings with officials and court hearings.
Medical Advocacy:
Trained advocates respond to local hospitals 24-hours a day. They can accompany a survivor through the evidence collection and medical treatment process. Advocates provide support, give information about options and rights, and assist with safety planning.
Legal Advocacy:
Legal advocates can assist with navigating the civil and criminal justice process. This includes assistance in filing for Civil No Contact and Stalking No Contact Orders. They can also help individuals assert their rights as crime survivors and accompany them to meetings with officials and court hearings.
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