Victim Services | Kankakee Forgives

Offers support services to victims of violence and their families, including:

- Crisis Response: Crisis Response services are available to every family in the aftermath of violence. This includes mental health first-aid, practical needs of the victim and family, liaise with law enforcement, engage in interactive safety planning, and address any other emerging urgent needs.

- Legal & Medical Advocacy: Case Manager will ensure you are supported and informed during the aftermath. This includes: getting case updates from the police department, attending court alongside individuals or families, attending doctors appointments or hearings, etc.

- Government Aid Assistance: Case Manager can assist in necessary applications for Medicaid benefits.

- Support Groups: Offered for parents that have lost someone to violence, for teens that have been affected by violence, for adults that have been affected by violence, for victims of violence, and for our forgiveness campaign.