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Domestic Violence Program - Greater Chicago Legal Clinic - Main Office

Greater Chicago Legal Clinic works in partnership with other domestic violence advocates and services in Greater Chicago and can help you make the individual arrangements that will work best in your specific situation. They can explain how the justice system can help you and variety of court orders that can help increase your safety.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services | Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Alton

Provides legal services to victims of domestic violence seeking orders of protection, divorce, custody, support and provides legal assistance to victims with other civil legal problems related to domestic violence.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

LEGAL ADVOCACY | APNA GHAR

Provides advocates who are able to guide survivors through the legal system and help them access available legal remedies. Advocates also access immigration remedies through protective statutes such as the Violence Against Women Act. Agency operates a volunteer attorney led family law clinic in partnership with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services | NORTH SUBURBAN LEGAL AID CLINIC - Domestic Violence

Provides free legal assistance to survivors of domestic abuse. Offers assistance with: - Safety Plans and Orders of Protection - Housing (Safe Homes Act) - Emergency Relief - Family Law Matters - Divorce, Child Support, and Parenting Plans - Immigration (Violence Against Women Act Self-Petition, U Visa, & T Visa) - Social Services

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

VICTIM SERVICES | WESTERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL COUNCIL

Provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, and all other forms of abuse. Services include counseling, legal advocacy and medical advocacy. Assists with legal filings, such as Orders of Protection and Stalking No Contact Orders, and provides guidance in forming safety plans. Also offers temporary emergency safe shelter and transportation when needed.

Offers youth and adult education programs with age-appropriate presentations on consent, body autonomy, sexual harassment, and bullying.

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Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Dating Abuse Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Dating Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Bullying Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SERVICES | REMEDIES RENEWING LIVES

Provides 24-hour hotline and domestic violence program services that include:

- Emergency shelter
- Advocacy-based counseling services
- Legal advocacy
- Support groups
- Services for children and youth
- Transitional housing services with survivors of domestic violence

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines

LEGAL SERVICES | SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT CENTER

Offers legal advocacy and education services for individuals involved in sexual abuse or domestic violence. Services include orders of protection and understanding court procedures, services are available in-person and online. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address ongoing health concerns. Services are available on an individual basis as well as in group settings with other survivors.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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Elder Law
Guardianship Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES | MID CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Services include shelters for those affected by domestic violence and outreach services. Shelter location is confidential and not available to the general public. Outreach Services include counseling, court assistance, and public education and presentations. Services also include support groups for victims and survivors.

Crisis Line is answered by a trained domestic violence advocate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Victims of domestic violence or their friends and family members can receive counseling, information, and education about domestic abuse issues.

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM | DOVE, INC

Offers a place of safety and respite for adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. The Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and provides not only the basic necessities for its residents but also support services.

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Shelters
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ SEXUAL ASSAULT | SAFE JOURNEYS/ADV & SAS

Provides crisis shelter for those who are victims of domestic violence. In addition, the following services are provided for both domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, prevention education, supportive counseling, sexual assault victim therapy. children's counseling (domestic and sexual violence), case management.

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES | COURAGE CONNECTION

Provides a variety of domestic violence services, including a 24/7 domestic violence hotline, domestic violence shelters for individuals and families, legal advocacy for domestic violence, assistance with obtaining and filing orders of protection, and domestic violence counseling services.

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Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

MEDICAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY | ROCKFORD SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING, INC.

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Legal Advocacy Services Include:

- Attending all court appearances of the defendant

- Updating the victim on court procedures

- Accompanying the victim to court

- Obtaining a Civil No Contact Order (CNCO)

- Answer questions relating to legal procedures

- Assist victims with Crime Victim Compensation

- Assist victims with the Victim's Economic Security and Safety Act

- Assist victims with the Safe Home Act

- Provide emotional support

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Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES | YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY

Services include:

-- 24-hour crisis line and crisis intervention

-- Safe shelter

-- Counseling for adults and children

-- Support groups for adults and children

-- Assistance with orders of protection and other court-related advocacy

-- Parenting assistance

-- Abuser groups held in an outside location

-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups

FAMILY ADVOCACY CLINIC | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW CLINICS

Provides legal representation to parents, children, and families facing separation due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Students represent low-income parents and/or children as court-appointed counsel in juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Champaign County.

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General Legal Aid
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services | Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.

Provides legal services to senior citizens who have been a victim of domestic violence seeking legal assistance such as orders of protection, restraining order hearings or other actions involving charges against an abuser.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS LEGAL SERVICES | SOJOURN SHELTER AND SERVICES

Provides advocacy, information, and support to the victims of domestic violence throughout both civil and criminal court proceedings. Court advocates assist clients in completing orders of protection and understanding their legal rights regarding domestic violence, and also advocates for them before the presiding judges. Program also provides community referrals and advocacy for clients.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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Elder Law
Guardianship Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

What's Here

Elder Law
Guardianship Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

What's Here

Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

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