Boone County State's Attorney's Office
Assistance for Victims of Crime and Violence

Michelle Courier, State's Attorney
Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 815-544-0868

E-Mail: stateatty@boonecountyil.org


  • Victim Witness Handbook

  • General Victim Information:

    • 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).

  • 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:

    • Janet Wattles Center - www.janetwattles.org/
    815-968-9300

  • Resources for Substance Abuse or Domestic Violence:

    • W.A.V.E./P.H.A.S.E. www.phasewave.org/

  • 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 - www.uirockford.com/community/lynn.asp
    (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 - www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuse_reporting.htm
    1-866-800-1409

    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






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