Provides training, counseling, community outreach, program management, and technical support for the member programs, professionals and community. Administers 7 programs, including but not limited to State Certification of Domestic Violence Programs and Advocates, Legal Assistance for victims, and a rural AmeriCorps program.
Provides training, counseling, community outreach, program management, and technical support for the member programs, professionals and community. Administers 7 programs, including but not limited to State Certification of Domestic Violence Programs and Advocates, Legal Assistance for victims, and a rural AmeriCorps program.
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Responsibilities:
- Prosecutes all state criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) and traffic cases for Moultrie County.
- Provides the legal counsel for county business.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- May assist with victim restitution and plea offer requests.
This office does not represent individual citizens.
Responsibilities:
- Prosecutes all state criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) and traffic cases for Moultrie County.
- Provides the legal counsel for county business.
- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.
- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.
- May assist with victim restitution and plea offer requests.
This office does not represent individual citizens.
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Provides assistance to victims of violent crime and/or trauma. Provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
Provides assistance to victims of violent crime and/or trauma. Provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
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S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.
S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.
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The court process can be confusing and overwhelming. Advocates can answer questions and help victims understand the different steps that may happen in the court case, explain rights, and be present each step of the way.
The most important service provided by Victim Assistance Advocates is continued support for the victim and family throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Additional services available include:
-Information and orientation about the criminal justice system
-Information on the status of each case
-Help filing protection orders
-Courtroom tours, trial preparation, court accompaniment
-Help with Victim Impact Statements
-Help requesting state victim funds
-Referrals to community agencies
The court process can be confusing and overwhelming. Advocates can answer questions and help victims understand the different steps that may happen in the court case, explain rights, and be present each step of the way.
The most important service provided by Victim Assistance Advocates is continued support for the victim and family throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Additional services available include:
-Information and orientation about the criminal justice system
-Information on the status of each case
-Help filing protection orders
-Courtroom tours, trial preparation, court accompaniment
-Help with Victim Impact Statements
-Help requesting state victim funds
-Referrals to community agencies
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Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
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Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.
Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.
Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.
Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.
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Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.
Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.
Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.
Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.
Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.
Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.
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Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.
Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.
Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.
Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.
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Offers support and counseling to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault, felony assault (including domestic), burglary, and misdemeanors involving the elderly. Also provides services to those impacted by suicide.
Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.
Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.
Offers support and counseling to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault, felony assault (including domestic), burglary, and misdemeanors involving the elderly. Also provides services to those impacted by suicide.
Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.
Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.
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Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims.
Assists with protection orders, criminal justice advocacy, crisis intervention, personal advocacy, compensation, parole information, victim impact statements, transportation, property release, restitution information/assistance, and 911-only cell phones.
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims.
Assists with protection orders, criminal justice advocacy, crisis intervention, personal advocacy, compensation, parole information, victim impact statements, transportation, property release, restitution information/assistance, and 911-only cell phones.
Offers a victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
Offers a victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
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Provides a domestic violence program tailored to meet the needs of people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and serves victims of domestic violence and any crime. Services provided by the CHS Domestic Violence program include:
- Counseling to help you cope with your situation.
- Assistance in reporting the crime to the police.
- Advocacy to ensure your rights are protected.
- Support in working with the police and court system.
- Assistance in applying for victim compensation.
Provides a domestic violence program tailored to meet the needs of people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and serves victims of domestic violence and any crime. Services provided by the CHS Domestic Violence program include:
- Counseling to help you cope with your situation.
- Assistance in reporting the crime to the police.
- Advocacy to ensure your rights are protected.
- Support in working with the police and court system.
- Assistance in applying for victim compensation.
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Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.
Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.
Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.
Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.
Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
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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.
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.
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