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

Empowers Nebraskans statewide aged 60+ in overcoming hardships caused by abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation. The program offers strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered services and referrals using a statewide circle of support that allows seniors to remain independent.

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.
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.
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.

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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Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling

-- 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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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Public Counsel
Protective/Restraining Orders
Provides general, medical and legal advocacy for individuals affected by sexual assault.
Offers confidential support, provides resource referrals, and guides survivors through the parole supervision process.
Offers referrals to local resources, criminal justice advocacy, education on the parole hearing and community supervision process.

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 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.

Crime victim hotline.

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Human Trafficking Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Bullying Helplines

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 Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders

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
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Public Counsel

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

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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General Offender Registries/Community Notification
Crime Victim Support
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.
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.

Provides training, counseling, community outreach, program management, and technical support for the member programs, professionals and community. Administers 7 programs, including but not limited to State Certification of Domestic Violence Programs and Advocates, Legal Assistance for victims, and a rural AmeriCorps program.

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Crime Victim Support
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

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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General Offender Registries/Community Notification
Crime Victim Support
Assistance to victims of crime, a free public service offering information, practical assistance, and crisis intervention.
Provides victims and witnesses assistance and case information and guarantees their rights throughout criminal proceedings.
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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Transportation for Endangered People
Crime Victim Support
Crime Witness Support
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

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.