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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Provides supportive services to those who have been affected by drunk or drugged driving through legal advocacy, accompanying the survivor to court, assisting in the preparation of a victim statement, referrals to area support groups, and providing educational materials.

** 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 complete anonymity to report and take action against victimization and crime. Also offers students who step forward with anonymous tips leading to arrests will be eligible for cash awards.

Oversees law enforcement services for the City of North Chicago. Provides 9-1-1 emergency services when there is an immediate threat to life or property. Investigates crimes and arrests crime suspects. Prevents the development of a serious crime.

**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

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Park City. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

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

Responsible for policing and investigating crime. Protects residents in the unincorporated areas of Lake County.

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Island Lake. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Lincolnshire. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace. Also offers car seat installation with certified technicians.

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

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

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.

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.