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Crime Victim Compensation | Iowa Department of Justice

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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Victim Assistance | Seward County Offices

Assistance to victims of crime, a free public service offering information, practical assistance, and crisis intervention.

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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.

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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.

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Sexual Assault Advocacy | Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services

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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State's Attorney | White County

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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State's Attorney | Union County

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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Iowa Victim Information & Notification Everyday (IowaVINE) | Iowa Department of Justice

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.

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Crime Victim Compensation Program | Attorney General - State of Illinois

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.

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Victim Support and Substance Abuse Prevention Education | Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Nebraska

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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Crime Victim Notification | VINELink

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 | Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Rape Victim Advocacy Program

Provides general, medical and legal advocacy for individuals affected by sexual assault.

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Domestic Violence Support for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals | Chicago Hearing Society

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.

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Victim Assistance Unit | Platte County Offices

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.

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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.

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Crime Victim Support | Dodge County Victim Services

Aids victims of crime who are unaware of the avenues of assistance open to them. The majority of crime victims are not knowledgeable of the procedures necessary to obtain assistance, or they are too traumatized or injured to cope with the problem. Victim Services is a free public service offering information, practical assistance and counseling referrals to victims of crime.

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Buffalo County Victim Services Division | Buffalo County Offices

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims, including courtroom tours and trial preparation.  Provides information on the status of the case.  

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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Victim Outreach and Prevention | Archdiocese of Omaha

Support services for people who have been sexually abused/exploited by clergy or a church member in the Catholic church.

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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.

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Crime Victim Compensation Program | Attorney General - State of Illinois

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.

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Crime Victim Support | Iowa Eighth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services

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.

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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.

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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.

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State's Attorney | Perry County Offices

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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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.

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