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309 West Market Street, Jonesboro, IL 62952
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
United Way of the Midlands
435 North Park Avenue, Suite 302, Fremont, NE 68025
Aids victims of crime who are unaware of the avenues of assistance open to them. The majority of crime victims are not knowledgeable of the procedures necessary to obtain assistance, or they are too traumatized or injured to cope with the problem. Victim Services is a free public service offering information, practical assistance and counseling referrals to victims of crime.
United Way of the Midlands
Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
Crime victim information and notification system that tracks criminals who have been arrested by law enforcement or convicted by the justice system. A free 24-hour, confidential computer based service that provides crime victim information and notification via telephone and/or computer. IowaVINE uses computer and telephone technology to automatically notify crime victims and interested parties about changes in an offender's custody status.
United Way of the Midlands
Free system allows victims to access information on offenders in all United States jails and prisons. Allows victims to register to receive notification when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes.
United Way of the Midlands
Address Confidential, Washington, DC 20036
Provides a crime victim advocacy and resource organization serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners the center provides direct services and resources, and advocates for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protection for individuals. Delivers training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies and allied professionals.
United Way of the Midlands
601 South University Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.
Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.
United Way of the Midlands
PO Box 295, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.
United Way of the Midlands
500 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62706
Financial assistance available with the goal of helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide innocent victims and their families with financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.
United Way of the Midlands
401 South Center Street, Tuscola, IL 61953
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Douglas County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Douglas County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
United Way of the Midlands
2657 South Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
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.
211 Metro Chicago
Crisis Center of South Suburbia court advocates inform victims of domestic or dating violence of their rights under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, serve as a liaison in the judicial system, prepare orders of protection, and provide follow-up services to review safety plans and court cases. Informational materials about other legal remedies and victim resources such as Crime Victims' Compensation, Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act, Safe Homes Act and Automated Victim Notification are also provided.
211 Metro Chicago
7222 West Cermak Road , Suite 509, Riverside, IL 60546
Mujeres Latinas en Accion offers crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, adult and child therapy, legal and medical advocacy, community education, professional and volunteer trainings, and referrals to other resources.
211 Metro Chicago
2025 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.
Assists with filing for a Domestic Abuse Protection Order or Harassment Order.
Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
United Way of the Midlands
951 29th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Provides volunteer mediators to bring offenders and victims of crime together for a face to face meeting. The goal is for parties most affected by criminal actions to have an opportunity to safely meet, assisted by a volunteer mediator, to discuss what happened, how it felt when it happened, how it feels now, what is needed for restitution. Specialized training is offered to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mediator. Time commitment for volunteer hours will vary depending upon the cases referred.
United Way of the Midlands
1 Public Square, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes within the county, assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection, and goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
United Way of the Midlands
115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Provides financial reimbursement to those who have been a victim of a violent crime, including offsetting costs related to funeral/burial expenses, relocation, replacement, tuition expenses, loss of earnings, and others.
211 DuPage County
177 North State Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60601
Ascend Justice offers free help with legal problems commonly experienced by survivors, such as: need reasonable accommodations at work, break their leases or change their locks, screening and referrals for bankruptcy along with crime victims' compensation.
211 Metro Chicago
5005 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
The Domestic Violence Program provides a wide range of counseling and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. The program's top priority is to keep victims and their vulnerable family members safe. They operate under a trauma-informed, strength-based model that emphasizes empowerment and independent decision-making. Participants are given information, encouragement, and support in order to rebuild their lives and achieve safety, self-sufficiency, and peace for themselves and their families.
211 Metro Chicago
7222 West Cermak Road , Suite 509, Riverside, IL 60546
To support healing and prevent domestic violence, Mujeres offers crisis intervention, a 24-hour crisis line, individual and group counseling, adult and child therapy, court advocacy, community education, professional and volunteer training, and referrals to shelters and other resources.
211 Metro Chicago
5114 South Elizabeth Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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.
211 Metro Chicago
4401 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60624
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.
211 Metro Chicago
3500 Western Avenue, Suite 2A, Highland Park, IL 60035
The Domestic Violence Law Practice at NSLAC provides free domestic violence legal services to at-risk survivors. Domestic violence is any systematic behavior - whether physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual - used to gain power and control over another person. Their team uses a careful trauma-informed approach to mitigate the effects of domestic violence on survivors and their families.
211 Metro Chicago
909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
City of Evanston provides social services to crime victims and witnesses and to residents seeking social service assistance in non-crime situations. Youth Services also provides family support and intervention services for youth-related crises and youth offenders.
211 Metro Chicago
320 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
The YWCA provides 24-hour Medical and Criminal Justice services to survivors of sexual violence. The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps reduce trauma and support the healing process. Advocates will provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-offending impacted individuals, and non-offending family members. Medical advocates provide 24-hour support to survivors. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
211 Metro Chicago
6337 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago Torture Justice Center (CTJC) confronts the isolation inherent in navigating the criminal legal system by organizing supporters to show up in solidarity at survivors' court dates. In doing so, they hold survivors and their family members in the community as their experiences evolve and take shape within the constructs of an oppressive criminal legal system. They strategize with survivors and advocates to guide the ongoing work of their movement for justice.
211 Metro Chicago