Advocacy




			Advocacy Advocacy is our work on behalf of and with victims of sexual assault and/or abuse. Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to hospitals and police stations to provide support and information to victims of sexual assault, to explain their options, and support their decisions. Advocates accompany victims to court and stay by their side through the entire legal process. Victims need NOT be alone. Each year, advocates provide over 500 hours of confidential, personalized assistance to sexual assault/abuse survivors in medical and criminal justice settings. Advocates are available to answer questions about: Medical exams Sexually transmitted infections Pregnancy and emergency contraception Evidence collection Crime victim’s rights Reporting to law enforcement Statute of limitations Criminal justice proceedings Court process Sex offender registration Automated victim notification (AVN) 1-866-566-8439 Crime Victims Compensation through the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Victim impact statements Civil No Contact Orders Orders of Protection Victim Services Unit of the Illinois Department of Corrections Professional training for legal and medical personnel Multidisciplinary team response to sexual assault Links to medical and legal information Illinois Department of Corrections at www.idoc.state.il.us Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department at www.fiphd.org View Illinois State Police sex offender registry list at www.isp.state.il.us Register to be notified of court cases and offender release through Automated Victim Notification at www.vinelink.com Illinois Attorney General at www.ag.state.il.us Check court case information in Iroquois County with the search function through at www.judici.com Celebrating 20 years of providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual violence.

Celebrating 20 years of providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual violence.