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Rape crisis center services are available via the hotline. Sexual assault program services include:
-- Crisis intervention
-- 24-hour response at medical facilities or police stations
-- Assistance and support with medical and legal procedures
-- Counseling for child and adult survivors of sexual assault
The YWCA also provides information and referral and extensive community education programs for:
-- Helping school children learn how to stay safe from abuse and how to report it
-- Helping schools work against bullying
-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students
-- Providing professional training on sexual harassment, sexual assault issues, and many related topics
Rape crisis center services are available via the hotline. Sexual assault program services include:
-- Crisis intervention
-- 24-hour response at medical facilities or police stations
-- Assistance and support with medical and legal procedures
-- Counseling for child and adult survivors of sexual assault
The YWCA also provides information and referral and extensive community education programs for:
-- Helping school children learn how to stay safe from abuse and how to report it
-- Helping schools work against bullying
-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students
-- Providing professional training on sexual harassment, sexual assault issues, and many related topics
Services
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Temporary Restraining Orders
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Temporary Restraining Orders
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Temporary Restraining Orders
Agency provides court advocacy, a service that includes assisting individuals fill out orders of protection.
Agency provides court advocacy, a service that includes assisting individuals fill out orders of protection.
Court Advocate available to clients who need assistance with Ex Parte/ restraining orders. Also will accompany client to court proceedings.
Court Advocate available to clients who need assistance with Ex Parte/ restraining orders. Also will accompany client to court proceedings.
Helps victims of domestic abuse who have a temporary restraining order (TRO) obtain a more "permanent" restraining order.
Helps victims of domestic abuse who have a temporary restraining order (TRO) obtain a more "permanent" restraining order.
Services
Permanent Restraining Orders
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Permanent Restraining Orders
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Permanent Restraining Orders
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Services
Temporary Restraining Orders
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Edgar County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Edgar County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Edgar County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Edgar County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
Advocacy
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
State's Attorney
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Perry County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Perry County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Perry County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Perry County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
State's Attorney
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program includes:
- 24-hour crisis hotline.
- Individual and group counseling.
- Provides assistance with obtaining orders of protection.
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program includes:
- 24-hour crisis hotline.
- Individual and group counseling.
- Provides assistance with obtaining orders of protection.
Services
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
Medical advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week at hospital emergency rooms. Whenever a survivor arrives at the hospital for treatment, the hospital calls the hotline and an advocate is sent out to sit with the survivor. The advocate offers emotional support, provides information on sexual violence, and gives any necessary referrals.
Legal advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week wherever needed. Advocates can support a survivor at the police department or help a survivor with a case that is currently being prosecuted. The staff advocate is very knowledgeable about court proceedings and Illinois law.
Medical advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week at hospital emergency rooms. Whenever a survivor arrives at the hospital for treatment, the hospital calls the hotline and an advocate is sent out to sit with the survivor. The advocate offers emotional support, provides information on sexual violence, and gives any necessary referrals.
Legal advocacy is available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week wherever needed. Advocates can support a survivor at the police department or help a survivor with a case that is currently being prosecuted. The staff advocate is very knowledgeable about court proceedings and Illinois law.
Services
Advocacy
Protective/Restraining Orders
Medical Advocacy:
Trained advocates respond to local hospitals 24-hours a day. They can accompany a survivor through the evidence collection and medical treatment process. Advocates provide support, give information about options and rights, and assist with safety planning.
Legal Advocacy:
Legal advocates can assist with navigating the civil and criminal justice process. This includes assistance in filing for Civil No Contact and Stalking No Contact Orders. They can also help individuals assert their rights as crime survivors and accompany them to meetings with officials and court hearings.
Medical Advocacy:
Trained advocates respond to local hospitals 24-hours a day. They can accompany a survivor through the evidence collection and medical treatment process. Advocates provide support, give information about options and rights, and assist with safety planning.
Legal Advocacy:
Legal advocates can assist with navigating the civil and criminal justice process. This includes assistance in filing for Civil No Contact and Stalking No Contact Orders. They can also help individuals assert their rights as crime survivors and accompany them to meetings with officials and court hearings.
Services
Advocacy
Protective/Restraining Orders
Survivors may access legal advocacy such as assistance with orders of protection, understanding court procedures, and other legal services. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address their ongoing health concerns.
Survivors may access legal advocacy such as assistance with orders of protection, understanding court procedures, and other legal services. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address their ongoing health concerns.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
Range of duties include:
- Felony, misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions under state law.
- Juvenile actions, including delequency, abuse, and neglect.
- Civil representation of the county and its officers and officials.
- Victim/witness services.
- Bad check restitution program.
Other services include:
- Children's Advocacy Center.
- Orders of Protection.
- Crime Prevention and Community Education programs.
- Drug Court.
- Identity Theft Response Assistance.
- Community presentations.
- Walk-in complaints.
Range of duties include:
- Felony, misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions under state law.
- Juvenile actions, including delequency, abuse, and neglect.
- Civil representation of the county and its officers and officials.
- Victim/witness services.
- Bad check restitution program.
Other services include:
- Children's Advocacy Center.
- Orders of Protection.
- Crime Prevention and Community Education programs.
- Drug Court.
- Identity Theft Response Assistance.
- Community presentations.
- Walk-in complaints.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Drug Courts
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
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.
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.
Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Guardianship Assistance
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Clark County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Clark County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Clark County.
- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Clark County.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
Services
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Survivors may access legal advocacy such as assistance with orders of protection, understanding court procedures, and other legal services. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address their ongoing health concerns.
Survivors may access legal advocacy such as assistance with orders of protection, understanding court procedures, and other legal services. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address their ongoing health concerns.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
- 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.
- 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.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State's Attorney
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.
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.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Family Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Prevention
Advocacy
Sexual Assault Counseling
Trained legal advocates (not attorneys) are available to assist survivors of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection against their abuser. Advocates offer support and assistance on domestic related trials.
Trained legal advocates (not attorneys) are available to assist survivors of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection against their abuser. Advocates offer support and assistance on domestic related trials.
Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
- Prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses committed by adults.
- Presents delinquent and abuse and neglect petitions to the judge in Juvenile Court.
- Advises county officials in legal matters.
- Defends the county against civil lawsuits.
- Assists in the involuntary commitment of mentally ill persons into a mental health facility.
- Provides an advocate to assist crime victims and witnesses throughout the course of a criminal prosecution.
- Prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses committed by adults.
- Presents delinquent and abuse and neglect petitions to the judge in Juvenile Court.
- Advises county officials in legal matters.
- Defends the county against civil lawsuits.
- Assists in the involuntary commitment of mentally ill persons into a mental health facility.
- Provides an advocate to assist crime victims and witnesses throughout the course of a criminal prosecution.
Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support
State's Attorney
Protective/Restraining Orders