Program Description

1. Provides services to victims and witnesses of Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI crimes, Felony Traffic, and Juvenile crimes.
2. Provides witnesses with case scheduling information and answers to questions about the court system and its procedures.
3. Supports intimidated witnesses by providing information and access to the proper resources for assistance.
4. Facilitates the return of recovered items of personal property to victims of crimes
5. Gains the support of employers to allow their employees to come to court without loss of pay.
6. Assists the victims of violent crimes in obtaining compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
7. Contacts victims as to the disposition of their felony case
8. Notifies victims when a no contact order as a condition of bail has been obtained for their protection.
9. Trains law enforcement officials and social service personnel as to the needs of victims and services provided for them in the community.

The purpose of the program is to assist and support victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system. We hope to lessen the hardship and fear with which they are often faced. We also strive to increase prosecution success by providing better prepared and informed witnesses resulting in fewer dismissals of criminal cases. In addition, the program recognizes as one of its main purposes the restoring of public confidence in the criminal justice system.

The following pamphlets are available online:

Helpful Information
Step 1:	If you don't have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed, please download it free by clicking the picture below.
Step 2:	Download: “Victim/Witness Service Information Pamphlet” “Human Services Directory” – Pamphlet regarding counseling, aid and other related services in the community “Explaining Dispositions” – Juvenile sentencing information “Road Through the McLean County Legal System” “Explaining Sentences” – adult sentencing “Guide for Battery Victims” “Identity Theft – Protection and Prevention” “Witness Information Guide” “Illinois Automated Victim Notification System” Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) – assists employees who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual violence

The following infromation can be requested from the office at:
104 W. Front S. Rm. 605,
Bloomington, IL 61702-2400
and by phone at (309) 888-5415

Helpful Information

• "Domestic Violence Personal Safety Plan”
• Colors of Court” (coloring book)
• "Department of Corrections Victim Service Pamphlet”
• Illinois State Police Victim Notification Form (Registered Sex Offender)
• “M.A.D.D” – pamphlets assisting victims and family members of DUI crimes
• “P.O.M.C. (Parents of Murdered Children) Pamphlet”
• “Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program”
  

If you are victim please visit our frequently asked questions.