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Victim Assistance | Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit

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

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Integrated Advocacy Services | Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa

Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.

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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.

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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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Survivors Program | Waypoint

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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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 | 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.

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Crime Victims Reparations Program | Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

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

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Victim/Witness Unit | Pottawattamie County Offices

Provides crime victim assistance including working with victims to obtain restitution, advising victims about court dates, and providing referrals to human service agencies.

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Victim Witness Coordinator Program | Jo Daviess County Offices

Provides victims and witnesses assistance and case information and guarantees their rights throughout criminal proceedings.

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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.

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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.

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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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Crime Victims Advocate Program CVAP | Creative Visions Human Development Institute

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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Law Enforcement Services | Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Provides expertise, technical assistance, training, financial aid, enforcement of mandatory standards and regulations, research, evaluation, statistical services, and informational resources to criminal and juvenile justice programs statewide.

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.

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Civil Rights Group | Anti-Defamation League (Plains States)

Civil rights/human relations agency fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry.

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

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.

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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.

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Child Advocacy Services | First Light Child Advocacy Center

Safe place for children who are alleging sexual and/or physical abuse, have witnessed a violent crime, witness to domestic violence, and/or been kidnapped to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer.  Coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to the ongoing investigation of child abuse cases which includes law enforcement, protection and safety workers, legal, mental health, medical and trained professionals.  Hair testing for drug endangered children and S.A.N.E. exams for children ages 0-16 years.  Provides referrals to mental health services and support groups, and follows the case through the legal system.  Assists parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made.  Offers community educational presentations.

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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