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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.

A division of the Polk County Department of Community, Family and Youth Services that provides assistance to victims of crimes and includes the following programs: Violent/Personal Crime Assistance Program; Rape/Sexual Assault Care Center; Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC); Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) and Volunteer Program.

SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.

COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims

FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).

CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.

VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.

TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.

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Sexual Assault Treatment
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Child Abuse Support Groups
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
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.

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.
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence 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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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Crime Victim Support

Offers support and counseling to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault, felony assault (including domestic), burglary, and misdemeanors involving the elderly. Also provides services to those impacted by suicide.

Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.

Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.

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.

Crime victim hotline.

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Bullying Helplines
Crime Victim Support
Human Trafficking Hotlines

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.

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
Crime Victim Support
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.
Assistance to victims of crime, a free public service offering information, practical assistance, and crisis intervention.
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.

Provides a crime victim advocacy and resource organization serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners the center provides direct services and resources, and advocates for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protection for individuals. Delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies and allied professionals.

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Crime Victim Support
Victims' Rights Groups

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
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Support
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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Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
District Attorney
Criminal History Records
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
Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.

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Crime Victim Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
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
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.
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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Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Advocacy Centers
Crime Victim Support

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
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim 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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Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
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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Crime Victim Support
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance