Prosecutes criminal violations of Illinois law within Knox County. The office provides services to victims and witnesses guiding them through the legal system. For cases where a violent crime has been committed and in which criminal charges have feen filed, the Victim Advocate provides: - Emotional support. - Court advocacy. - Service referrals. - Case status updates. - Scheduling information for victims or survivors of violent crimes once the criminal case has been filed. In addition, the office provides child support enforcement services through a joint venture with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.