The resiliency services team is composed of two departments: victim advocacy and case management. Victim advocates walk with families and individuals directly affected by violence. They attend to the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being of victims on their journey towards healing. Case managers work with participants to achieve their employment, educational, and housing goals. They provide connections to community resources, intense engagement, advocacy, and mentorship.

The Resurrection Project (TRP) - Strengthen Families Through Domestic Violence Counseling (HOPE) offers support groups for women affected by domestic violence.

BUILD's Intervention Specialists work on the front lines to diffuse neighborhood conflicts, mentor youth away from gangs and help them overcome histories of violence, trauma, and incarceration. By offering both individualized as well as community-based programming, BUILD opens doors for at-risk youth, empowering them to take charge of their lives, futures, and communities.

Center for Islamic Teachings and Community Development provides educational programming, group interventions, and vocational support designed to prevent gang activity.

Target Area's team supports victims of crime and violence, providing emotional support, resources, and guidance through difficult times.

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago provides victim advocates who show up to support victims and their families either at the scene or the hospital. Advocates stay close to victims and their allies to provide counseling, medical care, financial and legal support-whatever it takes to manage trauma and ease suffering.

Santa Teresa De Avila Episcopal Church offers a women's support group for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault where they can share, learn from each other's experiences, and learn about other topics. This program is offered through the Corazón de Valor y Fortaleza organization.

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago provides victim advocates who show up to support victims and their families either at the scene or the hospital. Advocates stay close to victims and their allies to provide counseling, medical care, financial and legal support-whatever it takes to manage trauma and ease suffering.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. offers gang prevention and education programs to prevent students from joining gangs and to educate youth about the dangers of these affiliations.

Heartland Human Care Services' Violence Recovery Services (VRS) provides a continuum of services, including counseling, case management, and parenting education to individuals and families who have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse, or community violence and trauma. Participants can attend weekly sessions from 45-60 minutes per appointment. VRS is funded by the Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), and White Sox Charities-McCormick Foundation, and United Way Neighborhood Grant (Brighton Park) and all services are free of charge.

The Second Chance Initiative (SCI) violence prevention program provides a community-focused approach to violence prevention. Central to SCI's philosophy is the belief that violence is a learned behavior and can be mitigated through strategies akin to disease control. The program focuses on detecting potential violence and intervening promptly through trained messengers. It provides ongoing behavior modification and support to high-risk individuals. Efforts are made to change community norms from violence acceptance to rejecting violence as a norm. Data is continuously analyzed to ensure effective implementation and identify trends. Staff receive comprehensive training and technical support for proper execution. These execution components include:High-Risk Individual Identification: Through structured intake criteria, SCI identifies and engages with high-risk youth and young adults. Individuals must meet criteria, such as gang involvement, violent criminal history, or recent victimization.Street Outreach Workers: Their street outreach program ensures 24/7 availability of workers who intervene in conflicts, preventing retaliatory violence. They prioritize keeping conflicts in check through mediation and continuous follow-ups. Outreach workers are chosen for their credibility within high-risk communities. Outreach workers are provided a State of Illinois required 40 hour violence prevention training and quarterly booster training.Case Management: Utilizing case managers, SCI develops tailored plans and connect individuals to vital resources and services, facilitating their transition away from violent lifestyles.Victim Services: SCI provides support to victims of violence, aiding in their physical and emotional recovery by empowering them with skills, services, and opportunities.Changing Social Norms: Through media campaigns, events, and partnerships with community organizations and law enforcement, SCI strives to foster a societal consensus against violence.

Faith Community of St. Sabina's Peace Makers program is dedicated to helping young men walk away from gang and gun violence by providing them with wrap-around services such as mentoring, education, and employment opportunities. St. Sabina has four Peace Maker Outreach Workers, who provide resources to youth in the community and refer them to various programs that will help get them off of the street. The outreach workers also serve as mediators amongst gang members, working to deescalate potential violent behavior or gang retaliation before it occurs.

Centers For New Horizons Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI) department has a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to violence prevention that works to reduce the impact of continued exposure to traumatic stress from community violence.

**For emergency services, call 9-1-1** Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Lake Villa. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

**For emergencies, call 9-1-1** Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with court issues. Helps file paperwork for no contact and orders of protection. Provides continued support in the courtroom and connection to legal services. **Orders of protection can now be filed virtually. Application can be done over the phone and clients can be seen in a virtual courtroom**

Provides assistance to crash victims in the State of Illinois, such as: - Emotional support to crash victims and families - Informal legal guidance - Assistance with victim impact statements and victim compensation applications - Financial assistance through the Victim Assistance Fund (established in 1991) - Accompany victims to court - Track case outcomes and ensure justice and rights are upheld

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: Can report Medicaid fraud, abuse and neglect.

Corazón Community Services provides restorative justice workshops, gang intervention/mediations, street violence response, court-mandated community service opportunities, and monthly gang tattoo removal.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Wheeling. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Offers a 24/7 hotline for victims of human trafficking. Also offers communication by text and chat for individuals who are unable to make a phone call. Provides crisis intervention and referrals for services. Also serves as a tip line for reports of sex and labor trafficking.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Hawthorn Woods. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Offers a healthcare-based violence intervention program for survivors of violent crimes. Provides up to 16 treatment sessions to help survivors heal and overcome the effects of trauma. Comprehensive services include: - Case management - Individual and group therapy - Psychiatry - Medication management - Support and advocacy groups - Safety and self-care guidance