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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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
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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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.
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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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.
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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