The Victim/Witness Advocacy Program has been established to provide social services to violent crime victims and witnesses. An advocate is available to assist with difficulties which may arise as the result of victimization. The Peoria Police Department recognizes that victims are often the key people involved with the solution of a crime and that the Criminal Justice System is dependent upon the aid of victims to hold the criminal accountable. Therefore, the Victim/Witness Advocate Program ensures that victims and witnesses are treated with fairness, compassion and dignity throughout all aspects of the Criminal Justice System.

If you would like more information, please call

Linda Glackin
Victim's Advocate Program Coordinator
309-494-8309

The information contained herein was developed from program funds provided through the Illinois Office of the Attorney General, the Honorable Jim Ryan, and the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act. This handbook is based on one developed and published for the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and reprinted with their permission.

The contents of this booklet do not necessarily reflect the views of the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

• Introduction
• Survival Sheet
• Emergency Assistance and Shelter
• Making Ends Meet
• The Legal System and Domestic Violence