Are you a victim of violence? Secretary of State Jesse White administers money to Illinois victims of violent crimes through the Court of Claims Department. Under the Illinois Crime Victim's Compensation Act, victims of violent crimes who have inadequate insurance or no source of funds to cover their expenses are eligible for compensation covering medical bills, counseling, lost wages and other expenses.
Note: information and forms also are available at the St Charles Public Library.

Assistance for Victims of Violence - Secretary of State Jesse White's web site for Assistance for Victims of Violence.

Illinois Crime Victim's Compensation Form - Online compensation form in PDF.  Adobe Acrobat is required to view the form. If you have been a victim of a violent crime, you could receive compensation through the Secretary of State's Court of Claims Department. Information and forms also are available at the Library.

Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Act

Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault - 32 sexual assault crisis centers and 26 satellite offices. Provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their significant others.(217) 753-4117 (en Español)

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Education and referral organization which also provides technical assistance and training. (217) 789-2830. National Domestic Violence Hotline/Linea Nacional Sobre La Violencia Domestica: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY For The Deaf/TTY para los Sordos: 1-800-787-3224

Illinois Attorney General Crime Victims Division - The Office of the Attorney General has made it a priority to provide services that help victims meet their challenges and regain some peace of mind. Info about financial assistance for victims of violent crime, compensation fact sheet, compensation application, violence against women, date rape drugs, healthcare response to domestic violence, domestic violence and sexual assault directory. 1-800-386-5438 (en Español)

Crime Victims Assistance Line - 1-800-228-3368 voice/tty
For more information or to request an application. Who is a crime victim? What is a violent crime for purposes of compensation? What expenses will be covered? 1-800-228-3368 voice/tty
El programa de compemsacion de Illinois para victimas de un crimen (HTML)
El programa de compemsacion de Illinois para victimas de un crimen (PDF)

Department of Children and Family Services - Timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by one of the largest state child welfare agencies in the U.S. Hotline: 1-800-25A-BUSE

Department on Aging, Elder Abuse - The Illinois Department on Aging works to protect the rights of senior citizens and prevent elder abuse. Info on Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Elder Rights, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud. 1-800-279-0400

Prairie State Legal Services Offices - Prairie State Legal Services is a not-for-profit corporation that provides free legal help to senior citizens and low-income persons in thirty-six counties in northern and central Illinois.

Revised 12/03/03 MBC

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