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Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that occurs between family members or intimate partners. It takes many forms and can happen once in a while or all the time. It does not discriminate and may take the form of threats, physical attacks, rapes, or sexual assaults directed at the victim, the victim's children, family members, or property. It crosses ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, and socioeconomic lines.
It should never happen to anyone. Not ever. Not even once. Period. But it does. If you are a victim of domestic violence or afraid you may become a victim there is help. The Huntley Police Department will conduct follow-up visits with victims of domestic violence within 24 hours of the initial police call. Victims will be given resources available for obtaining orders of protection, counseling services, and area shelters to name a few. Victims are encouraged to contact county agencies to assist them in getting help and stopping the violence.
Questions regarding this program may be directed to Sgt. Linda Hooten at 847-515-5336.
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Shelters
Turning Point
Woodstock, IL
815-338-8081
www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org
P.E.A.C.E. 4 All, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
815-455-7233
www.peace4allonline.org
Community Crisis Center
Elgin, IL
847-697-2380
www.crisiscenter.org
Mutual Ground
Aurora, IL
24 hr hotline 630-897-0080
office 630-897-0084
www.mutualgroundinc.org
A Safe Place
Zion, IL
847-731-7165
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Marriage Counseling
Direct Counseling Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
815-459-0040
Woodstock, IL
815-337-9030
New Beginnings Counseling
McHenry, IL
815-385-6004
Professional Consultations Crystal Lake, IL
847-428-7269
Working Against a Violent Environment (WAVE)
Rockford, IL
815-962-6102
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State and Federal Assistance
Victim Crimes Assistance
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
800-228-3368
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-7997233
www.ndvh.org
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