Victim's Assistance
Attorney General's Office
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/index.html
Illinois Automated Victim Notification (AVN/VINE)
The Illinois Automated Victim Notification (AVN/VINE) is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or internet to search for information regarding their offender’s custody and to register to receive telephone and email notification when their offender’s custody status changes. The VINE Toll Free Number for IL AVN/VINE is 1-866-5NOTIFY (866-566-8439) or visit www.vinelink.com/vinelink
Resources Regarding Identity Theft:
- Illinois Attorney General Id Theft Hotline - 866-999-5630 or visit www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov
- Federal Theft Commission - 1-877-ID-THEFT or visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft
Resources Against Drunk Driving:
- A.A.I.M. (Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists) www.aaim1.org/
- M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) www.madd.org
Resources for Mental Health:
- Rosecrance Belvidere Clinic - www.rosecrance.org - (815) 544-4849
- Address - 915 Alexandra Drive, Belvidere IL 61008
Resources for Substance Abuse or Domestic Violence:
- REMEDIES - www.remediesrenewinglives.org - (815) 547-4502
- Address - 2028 N. State Street, Belvidere IL 61008
- 24 Hour Violence Hotline - (815) 516-2440
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting:
- D.C.F.S. (Dept. of Children and Family Services) www.state.il.us/dcfs/index.shtml
Advocate for Children Against Abuse and Neglect:
- C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - www.boonecountycasa.org
Resources for Children Who Have Been Sexually or Severely Physical Abused:
Carrie Lynn Center - (815) 319-4150
Elder Abuse and Neglect Reporting:
- Police Welfare Checks - 815-966-2900
Allegations of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation in Domestic Settings:
- Visiting Nurses Associsation - (815) 971-3502
- Illinois Department on Aging -1-866-800-1409 www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuse_reporting.htm
- U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - www.hhs.gov/faq/aging/1670.html
Allegations of Abuse and Neglect in Long Term Care Settings:
- Ombudsman - 815-966-5300 or 1-800-369-0895 investigates cases involving victims 60 or older.
- Inspector General - 1-800-368-1463 investigates cases involving victims 59 or younger.
- Illinois Department of Human Services - www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30466
- Investigates abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of adults with mental or physical disabilities. 1-800-252-4343
Teen Dating Violence Resources:
Click here for teen resources and here for adult resources regarding Teen Dating Violence. Alternatively, the documents are available at the bottom of this webpage.