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Assists people with disabilities in learning their rights, how to become advocates and make their own decisions.

Assists people with disabilities in learning their rights to become their own advocates and make their own decisions.

Transforming Re-Entry Services (TRS) has convened the Harm Reduction in Prison Coalition (HRPC), comprised of community and faith-based individuals involved with criminal justice and concerned citizens who ensure the fair and equitable treatment of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. HRPC has supported, advocated, and cosponsored legislative action for individuals behind and outside the walls.

Self-advocacy support, information, and legal help for people with disabilities so they can understand their rights and get help from the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) or a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CAP is a free program for vocational rehabilitation services only, not for DRS home services.

Self-advocacy support, information, and legal help for people with disabilities so they can understand their rights and get help from the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) or a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CAP is a free program for vocational rehabilitation services only, not for DRS home services.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago intercedes on behalf of individuals and groups of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American society.

The Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County's Forensic & Advocacy Support Team assists local Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators by conducting Forensic Interviews for children making an outcry of abuse. The goal of a forensic interview is to elicit detailed facts from children in a neutral, child friendly, age-appropriate manner.

The Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County's Forensic & Advocacy Support Team assists local Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators by conducting Forensic Interviews for children making an outcry of abuse. The goal of a forensic interview is to elicit detailed facts from children in a neutral, child friendly, age-appropriate manner.

Crisis Center of South Suburbia court advocates inform victims of domestic or dating violence of their rights under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, serve as a liaison in the judicial system, prepare orders of protection, and provide follow-up services to review safety plans and court cases. Informational materials about other legal remedies and victim resources such as Crime Victims' Compensation, Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act, Safe Homes Act and Automated Victim Notification are also provided.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - Illinois/ Iowa/ Wisconsin provides navigational supports for people seeking legal options to protect and enforce their rights.

City of Des Plaines Human Services (HS) is staffed with a Social Worker and a Police Counselor who provide assessments, crisis intervention, short-term therapeutic intervention, case management, advocacy for domestic violence (DV) victims and victims of crime, and resource referrals, including mental health referrals.

Provides advocacy to ensure disability and disability issues are supported financially, equitably and continually. Also provides information on how individuals can get involved in system advocacy.

Advocates for individuals with disabilities and support needs through research, professional development, policy, and information and resources.

Advocates and guides pregnant women through community agencies and support networks.

Provides assistance resolving issues Medicare beneficiaries might be having with their doctor such as why a surgery is getting pushed back, not receiving therapies or wheelchair and more.

Family Advocacy: Provides advocacy services for foster/adoptive families.

Provides a voice for the missing and unidentified who can no longer speak for themselves.

Provides advocacy efforts to enhance communities and benefit children in school.

Advocates for individuals to provide support, ensure that they receive the services they need and are qualified for.

Easterseals Midwest provides legislative system advocacy to ensure disability and disability issues are supported financially, equitably and continually. Also provides tips on how individuals can involved in system advocacy.

Advocates for businesses and civic support for children's issues such as child abuse, education, and more.

Provides advocacy services to individuals and/or families impacted by COVID19.

Advocates for teen girls and women in need. Provides assistance for the following:

• Domestic and teen dating violence prevention
• Teen pregnancy prevention
• Career preparation for adults ("Cut the Check")
• Holiday assistance and toy giveaway

Receives, investigates, and enforces fair housing laws when discrimination is reported. Also educates members of the public about their rights in housing and how to exercise them. Provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Also advocates for creating more equitable and inclusive communities.

Provides resources and information about Mesothelioma and Asbestos exposure for the general public. Services include:

• Patient advocate team
• Treatment guide
• Doctor match programs
• Legal service referrals
• Support groups

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