Laws and Legislation
When you have been a victim of a violent crime, it’s important to be aware of the laws that have been put in place and know what your legal rights are. Here are some web sites that can help.
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.
www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/court_of_claims/crime_victims.html
The National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Board, provides knowledge and information for victims of crime.
www.nacvcb.org/links.html
This is Dial-Law with information on compensation for innocent victims of violent crime.
www.chicagobar.org/public/diallaw/67.asp
This is the home page for the Illinois State Attorney Lisa Madigan. It contains information about Crime Victims, Violence Against Women, Date-Rape Drugs, and Health Care Response to Domestic Violence.
www.ag.state.il.us
The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is a not-for-profit corporation of 32 community-based sexual assault crisis centers working together to end sexual violence. Each center provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their significant others. Each center presents prevention education programs in Illinois communities.
www.icasa.org
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
www.ilcadv.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1(800) 656-HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. On this site you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
www.rainn.org
Land of Lincoln Legal Services
1-800-747-5523
Local
Recovery Resources operates inpatient services in Quincy and outpatient services in Quincy and Hannibal, Missouri. Formerly known only for substance abuse services, they have expanded their offerings to include general behavioral health. Now, they serve adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of problems that are substance abuse, anger, violence, emotional and family based.
www.recoveryres.org
The Adams County States Attorney's Victim/Witness Program provides assistance to victims and witnesses of all crimes. The Victim/Witness Program provides information about victim's rights, the criminal justice system, and case status.
www.co.adams.il.us/states_attorney/victim_witness/index.htm
www.wciagingnetwork.org West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.
Quincy Police (217) 228-4470
Adams County Sheriff 911 or (217) 285-2034
Pike County Sheriff (217) 285-4471
Hancock County Sheriff 911 or (217) 357-2115
Brown County Sheriff 911 or (217) 773-2011
Schuyler County Sheriff (217) 322-4366
Illinois State Police Emergency (217) 285-4431, Non (217) 285-2034