DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be victims of domestic violence or abuse in their lifetime.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Please know that
You are not alone
You are not to blame
You do not deserve to be abused
You have rights
You can get help
The Domestic Violence Unit of the Kankakee County State's Attorneys' Office prosecutes cases involving violence or the threat of violence occurring between relatives, married, engaged, dating or formerly involved couples. We understand that a home should be a safe place. Crimes of domestic violence tear at that basic assumption. Not only is the victim at risk, but so are children and any other family members present. Our office is committed to vigorously prosecuting domestic violence crimes in order to break the cycle of violence and promote a safe living environment for all family members.
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The attorneys in the Domestic Violence Unit are vertically assigned to handle cases from filing through its ultimate resolution. That means one specific prosecutor will handle the case from the beginning through any potential trial and sentencing. That prosecutor, assisted by Victims Assistance advocates, will work with the victim and the victim's family to bring a speedy and just resolution to each case. Our goal is to ensure the safety of the victim and family members by punishing and rehabilitating the offenders.
How to contact us:
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Domestic Violence Division
Kankakee County State’s Attorneys’ Office
450 E. Court Street, 3rd Floor
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815)936-5800
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Useful Resources:
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Harbor House
Domestic Violence Shelter
(815) 932-5800
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Domestic Violence Education
Domestic violence education classes. A four-week educational program for victims of domestic violence. The primary goal is to teach victims how to be safe whether they remain in their relationship or not. Services available at Kankakee location.
Call (815)932-5814 for more dertails.
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St. Mary’s Hospital
500 West Street Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815)937-2100
Riverside Medical Center
350 N. Wall St.
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815)933-1671
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Please note this resource list is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a recommendation of any of the specific services provided by the programs. This does not list every resource available to sexual assault victims in Kankakee County.