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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
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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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.
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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Address confidentiality program that provides participants with a substitute address. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, assault, and other violent crimes can apply for Safe at Home. This program helps survivors improve their lives and prevent participant addresses from appearing on public records. Participants receive a substitute address, mail forwarding services, and confidential voter registration and absentee voting.
Address confidentiality program that provides participants with a substitute address. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, assault, and other violent crimes can apply for Safe at Home. This program helps survivors improve their lives and prevent participant addresses from appearing on public records. Participants receive a substitute address, mail forwarding services, and confidential voter registration and absentee voting.
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Offers referrals to local resources, criminal justice advocacy, education on the parole hearing and community supervision process.
Offers referrals to local resources, criminal justice advocacy, education on the parole hearing and community supervision process.
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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 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 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 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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Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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