Medical & Legal Advocacy
The YWCA provides 24-hour Medical and Criminal Justice services to survivors of sexual violence. The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma and help with the healing process. Advocates will provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-offending significant others, and non-offending family members. Medical advocates provide 24-hour support to survivors. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/11/2024
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
320 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Application process
Please contact [email protected]
Eligibility
Children and adult survivors of sexual violence, non-offending significant other, and non-offending family members.
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a social enterprise committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago impacts tens of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services provided across the region. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a leading service provider in the areas of sexual violence support services, early childhood and child care provider services, family support services, youth STEM programming, and economic empowerment services.