The Victim Assistance and Restitution Program (VARP) works with victims of delinquency that are involved in the formal court process. VARP officers establish a process whereby offenders will be held accountable for their behaviors, as well as make amends directly to the community and the individuals they violate.
Service Provided
VARP officers provide the following services to victims:
Determine, with information from the victim, a fair dollar value of the victim’s out-of-pocket loss for tangible losses (stolen or damaged property, medical treatment, etc.) and recommend restitution orders to the juvenile court
Make referrals to resources/agencies that can effectively respond to victim issues
Refer victims of violent crime to the Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Fund via the Attorney General’s Office
Monitor payment of restitution by juvenile offenders and their parents
Refer victims to the State’s Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Counselor for an explanation of procedures of the juvenile justice system and questions regarding the process
Conduct victim-offender meetings for the purpose of in-person apologies
Facilitate victim panels
Victim Forms:
Please fill out forms below and email to VARP@lakecountyil.gov.