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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.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.

- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.

- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
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.
Represents people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent people in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, child abuse and neglect, child delinquency, post-conviction, and other offenses.

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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
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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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Crime Scene and Trauma Cleanup Services
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.

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

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

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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Crime Victim Support
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
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
Protective/Restraining Orders
Public Counsel
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
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

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
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.

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.

Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.

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
Public Counsel
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

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.

Police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.
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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District Attorney
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Criminal History Records

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.

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.

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

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.

Categories

General Offender Registries/Community Notification
Crime Victim Support

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