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Care for Victims urges Town of Normal to address alleged gaps in victim services
Summary
Care for Victims told the Normal Town Council an informal assessment found about 45 findings and roughly 39 recommendations, including allegedly outdated victim handouts, missing appeals processes for officer complaints and limited public access to police procedures; the group asked council to require regular updates until issues are resolved.
Amy Endicott, managing director of the nonprofit Care for Victims, told the Town of Normal City Council that an informal assessment of local justice agencies identified about 45 findings and roughly 39 recommendations and asked the council to require town leadership to provide regular updates until the issues are addressed. Endicott requested that the council assist in ensuring the town implements the recommendations and tracks completion dates.
The assessment, Endicott said, was conducted in response to concerns from victims who reported difficulty accessing support, resources and clear information about their rights. "Not addressing these issues resulting…
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