Confidential, around-the-clock legal and medical advocacy is available for suriviors and their families. Offers medical and legal advocacy. Medical Advocacy: Clove Alliance advocates are always available to support survivors, their families, and friends during a visit to the emergency room for a medical examination or evidence collection. Advocates can also accompany clients to any follow-up medical appointments, help them receive reimbursement for medical costs associated with the crime, and answer questions about the following: - Medical exams. - Evidence collection (rape kit). - Sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs). - Pregnancy and emergency contraception. - Medications. - Follow-up medical care. - Crime Victims Compensation through the Illinois Attorney General's Office. - Referrals. - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). Legal Advocacy: Clove Alliance staff advocates walk with survivors through the police and courtroom procedures, maintain an awareness of the status of each case, monitor the case throughout its legal proceedings, go to court with survivors (or for those who cannot attend), and keep survivors current on changes to their case. Legal advocates are available to answer questions about: - Reporting to law enforcement. - Crime victim's rights. - Statute of limitations. - Criminal justice proceedings. - Court process. - Sex offender registration. - Civil No Contact Orders. - Orders of Protection. - Automated victim notification (AVN) 1-866-566-8439. - Crime Victims Compensation through the Illinois Attorney General's Office. - Victim impact statements. - Victim Services Unit of the Illinois Department of Corrections.