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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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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 | 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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Crime Victim Support | Dakota County Offices

Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.

Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.

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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 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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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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Victim Offender Mediation Program - William G Faches Center | Department of Correctional Services - Sixth Judicial District of Iowa

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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Domestic Violence Information and Referrals | 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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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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State's Attorney | Grundy County

The State's Attorney's office is mandated by the Illinois constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois to represent the people of Grundy County and Illinois in the prosecution of criminal cases and to represent the county board and county officials of Grundy County in civil matters.

Although the office welcomes any general inquiry and will make every effort to direct a person in the right direction to obtain county services, they are not permitted to practice law or offer legal advice in civil matters or disputes among parties.

The Grundy County State's Attorney acts as the local Children's Advocacy Center.

Provides assistance with child support enforcement.

Offers support for obtaining protective or restraining orders to address situations involving child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, workplace threats, or other forms of harassment.

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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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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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Nebraska Save Our Seniors Program | United Way of the Midlands

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.

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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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County Victim/Witness Unit | Adams County Offices

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.​

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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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Crime Victim Support | National Center for Victims of Crime

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 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 | Sarpy County Offices

Aids crime victims in locating 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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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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State's Attorney | Washington 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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Child Advocacy Services | Family Advocacy Network

Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.

Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.

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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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