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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
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 Violence Survivors Legal Services | Sojourn Shelter and Services
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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.
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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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.
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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Abuse and Crisis Intervention Services | DOVES Program, The
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.
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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.
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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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.
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 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 such as domestic assault hotlines, and domestic violence support groups and counseling.
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 such as domestic assault hotlines, and domestic violence support groups and counseling.
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Abuse and Crisis Intervention Services | DOVES Program, The
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.
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Domestic Violence Unit | Douglas County Offices
Hall of Justice, Room 101
The purpose of the Douglas County Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit is to provide a specialized group of trained prosecutors and support staff to aggressively prosecute Domestic Violence crimes.
The Douglas County Attorney recognizes the importance of communicating and cooperating with law enforcement and other public and private community agencies that provide services to families, victims, and perpetrators of domestic violence. A specialized Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit in coordination with other community agencies provides the best opportunity to achieve the following goals:
-- To stop the violence
-- To protect the victim from additional acts if violence committed by the Defendant
-- To protect the children or other family members from exposure to, or possible injury from domestic violence
-- To provide restitution to the victims
-- To hold the batterer accountable for their violent conduct
Hall of Justice, Room 101
The purpose of the Douglas County Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit is to provide a specialized group of trained prosecutors and support staff to aggressively prosecute Domestic Violence crimes.
The Douglas County Attorney recognizes the importance of communicating and cooperating with law enforcement and other public and private community agencies that provide services to families, victims, and perpetrators of domestic violence. A specialized Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit in coordination with other community agencies provides the best opportunity to achieve the following goals:
-- To stop the violence
-- To protect the victim from additional acts if violence committed by the Defendant
-- To protect the children or other family members from exposure to, or possible injury from domestic violence
-- To provide restitution to the victims
-- To hold the batterer accountable for their violent conduct
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Abuse and Crisis Intervention Services | Project Response, Inc.
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.
Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.
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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.
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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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.
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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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, medical advocacy, and assistance with legal filings such as Orders of Protection and Stalking No Contact Orders. Offers guidance in forming safety plans, temporary emergency safe shelter, and transportation when needed. Operates hotlines that provide immediate assistance, emotional support, and information for individuals experiencing dating abuse, domestic violence, or sexual assault.
Hotline staff are accessible via telephone, email, chat, and text to ensure safety, provide referrals for medical, legal, and emotional needs, and offer advocacy and other related services. Additionally, youth and adult education programs are available with age-appropriate presentations on consent, body autonomy, sexual harassment, and bullying.
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, medical advocacy, and assistance with legal filings such as Orders of Protection and Stalking No Contact Orders. Offers guidance in forming safety plans, temporary emergency safe shelter, and transportation when needed. Operates hotlines that provide immediate assistance, emotional support, and information for individuals experiencing dating abuse, domestic violence, or sexual assault.
Hotline staff are accessible via telephone, email, chat, and text to ensure safety, provide referrals for medical, legal, and emotional needs, and offer advocacy and other related services. Additionally, youth and adult education programs are available with age-appropriate presentations on consent, body autonomy, sexual harassment, and bullying.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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Accessline® | Legal Aid of Nebraska
Provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
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Domestic Violence and Rape Victim Advocacy | Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Rape Victim Advocacy Program
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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.
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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Court Advocacy - Sixth Municipal District | Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse
Provides legal help for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Services include:
- Assistance with filing Orders of Protection
- Court advocacy
- Information and support to navigate the legal system
- Assistance with gaining temporary custody of minor children
Provides legal help for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Services include:
- Assistance with filing Orders of Protection
- Court advocacy
- Information and support to navigate the legal system
- Assistance with gaining temporary custody of minor children
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Legal Services | Iowa Legal Aid
Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.
Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance – debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).
Education – expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.
Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.
Family – adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.
Health – Medicaid, Medicare, government children’s health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.
Housing – federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.
Benefit Programs – ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.
Individual Rights – mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.
End of Life Planning – wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.
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Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer’s disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.
Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.
Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance – debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).
Education – expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.
Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.
Family – adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.
Health – Medicaid, Medicare, government children’s health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.
Housing – federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.
Benefit Programs – ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.
Individual Rights – mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.
End of Life Planning – wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.
Drivers License.
Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer’s disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.
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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
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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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
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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Sexual Assault Services | YWCA of the Sauk Valley
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
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