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Victim Legal Assistance Network (VLAN)

Victim Legal Assistance Network ("VLAN”) began as a partnership of Cook County service providers devoted to ensuring that victims (survivors) of crime obtain the services they need to recover from their victimization.

VLAN connects a diverse range of providers who work together to offer a broad spectrum of legal and non-legal support services that are essential to helping victims (survivors) recover and rebuild of their lives.

Does your organization provide legal or other supportive services to victims of crime in Illinois? Join the Illinois VLAN collaborative and band together in providing victims with easy access to all of the services they need to recover.

Survivor Stories
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Gun violence
My cousin's death won't be for nothing - Dantae
A middle-aged woman with long dark hair is sitting on a beige couch with a white faux fur throw. She is wearing a light-colored sweater and holding a smartphone, looking at it with a focused expression. There is a window in the background letting in natural light, and a shelf with wine bottles and decorative items on the wall.
Domestic abuse & sexual assault
How could someone I love hurt me so much? - Ana
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Elder abuse & neglect
I didn't know who to trust or where to go for help - John
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Human trafficking
Before I knew what was going on, they wouldn't let me go anywhere or do anything - Maria
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Are you a victim?

Not sure of whether a crime has happened to you? Use this tool to find out.

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Get the help you need

Need a lawyer? Want help with getting safe housing, food stamps, health care, or other benefits? Do you need counseling or support services? Find out what help is available in your area and apply online.