Adjudication - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                        Fax  815-933-0528

City Clerk - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                             Fax  815-933-0482

City Hall - 304 S. Indiana Ave.

City Planner - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.                         Fax  815-936-7314

 Code Enforcement - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.               Fax  815-936-7314
 815-936-7390

Collection Department - 304 S. Indiana Ave.         Fax  815-936-7329

Community Development Agency (CDA) - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.

Engineering - 367 S. Schuyler Ave.,                        Fax   815-932-2951

Fire Department - 385 E. Oak St.                           Fax  815-933-0456

Legal Department - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                 Fax  815-936-3619

Library - 201 E. Merchant St.,                               Fax  815-939-9057

Mayor's Office - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                     Fax  815-936-3619

Personnel/Affirm. Act. - 304 S. Indiana Ave.          Fax  815-936-3622

Administration

                                     Police Services                   Fax  815-933-0524

                 KAMEG  P.O. BOX 320  60914                 815-933-9579

  Public Works - 401 W. Oak St.                            Fax  815-933-0473

 Utility Operations - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.,                Fax  815-933-0508

 Laboratory Services - 1600 W. Brookmont Blvd.    Fax  815-933-8762

Julie Choquette, Director
E-mail: dirvac@citykankakee-il.gov

Erica Baptist, Assistance Director
Shannon Hawkins, Advocate/Caseworker
Beulah Pennell, Outreach Specialist
Phyllis Howery, PCRS Facilitator
Verba Dunn, Receptionist\Scheduler

(815)933-0469
(815)932-0999
(815)936-3615
Fax (815)936-3616

Police Social Services

The Kankakee Police Social Services Program was designed to better serve the needs of victims who suffer as a result of criminal acts.  The program's professional staff stands ready, eager, and committed to assist and to extend their support to you in any way possible.

Services Provided:

Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention is provided to Victims in the following ways:

• Advocacy at scene of the crime

• Advocacy at the hospital

• During police interview

• Referrals for counseling

• Assistance with funeral arrangements

Advocacy

• Assist and guide victims through the criminal justice system

• Emotional support

• Employer intercession

• Sensitivity training and community education

Financial Aid
The Victims Assistance Program will assist clients in preparing and filing a claim.  Crime Victims may be eligible to receive:

• Money for medical and hospital expenses

• Loss of earnings

• Burial expenses

• Limited funding is available to assist victims in emergency situations, i.e. (shelter-food) when appropriate.

Who is Eligible for Services?
The program is open to all residents and visitors of the Kankakee area, regardless of age, sex, or race, who may be:  Victims of Violent Crimes;  Witnesses of a Violent Crime; Family of Violent Crime Victims; or Survivors of Homicide Victims.

John R. Tate Advocacy Center Services

Kankakee County Court Monitoring Program
Kankakee County Court Monitors volunteers to:

• Monitor courts daily

• Observe court proceedings

• Insure fair treatment of victims

• Identify problems

• Make recommendations for improvements

• Agency reports monitors findings

Kankakee Center for Conflict Resolution
This service provides an outlet for citizens to resolve conflict of cases too small for court.  This volunteer mediator assists the parties to make their own decisions and is strictly confidential.  Mediations are always at no cost.

• Outlet to resolve conflict

• Requires no attorney

• Neutral and non-judgmental

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce
The purpose of this seminar is to give children the opportunity to grow in a home environment free from parental conflict.

Family relationships do not disappear when the parents are no longer together.  A child's adjustment to divorce and break-up is determined in part by how well these parents share the joint responsibility of raising their child in a cooperative atmosphere.

Who Must Attend
The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered that all parents with minor children who are involved in a child custody or visitation matter must attend a Cooperative Parenting Seminar.

Illinois Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses of Violent Crime
If you are the victim of a violent crime, you automatically have the right to:

• Be notified when the State begins prosecuting your attacker.

• Be told in advance when you must appear in court.  To avoid unnecessary trips to court, you also have the right to be notified if your court date changes.  (This also applies to witnesses).

• Give a written statement to the court regarding the impact the alleged criminal conduct has had on the victim, and the victim's concern, if any about further contact with the defendant if released on bail.

• Be told of an upcoming parole hearing for the offender, including information on your right to make a statement at the hearing.

• Be notified if the offender escapes from prison and if the prisoner is later recaptured.

• Be given information about social services and financial help available to crime victims and how to get that assistance.

• Have a state's attorney or victim advocate talk to your employer so you don't lose pay because you had to appear in court.  (This right also applies to witnesses).

• Have property that was used as evidence returned to you promptly.

• Be spoke to in a language you understand.

• Have a safe waiting area when you come to court.  (This right also applies to witnesses).

John R. Tate Advocacy Center
Mission Statement:

The John R. Tate Advocacy Center of Kankakee County is committed to ease the emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual pain of crime victims in a compassionate and professional way, and to educate and advocate against victimization.