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The John R. Tate Advocacy Center
(formerly known as the Victim's
Assistance Center of Kankakee County) is
a public (government) and private
(not-for-profit) organization committed
to ease the emotional, physical,
financial, and spiritual pain of crime
victims in a compassionate and
professional way. The Center also serves
as an educator and advocate against
victimization.
A full-time, part-time, contract, and
volunteer staff attends to the needs of
the citizens of Kankakee County and the
surrounding areas by providing the
following services:
Crisis Intervention for
victims/witnesses/families affected by
crime
Advocacy to guide those so-affected
through the criminal justice system
Financial aid when applicable
Monitoring of the Kankakee County court
system
Free dispute resolution
services/mediations
Parenting seminars
Referrals
These services are provided through the
Advocacy Center or the City of Kankakee
Police Social Services or a combination
of both agencies. Go to the Advocacy
Center Services, Police Social Services
or Frequently Asked Questions page to
review the services offered by each of
these groups.
John R. Tate Advocacy
Center
The Space Center
850 N. Hobbie Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone:
815 933-0469 815
932-0999
Fax:
815 936-3616
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