Jo Griggs
Victim's Advocate
Phone: 815-925-7378 or 309-246-2028

Victim Advocacy
The Victim Advocate at the Putnam County State's Attorney's Office is a grant-funded position. The program offers advocacy and services to victims of crimes. Those served include victims of child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, DUI crashes, domestic violence, elder abuse, survivors of homicide victims, stalking, robbery and battery.

The Victim Advocate addresses and coordinates victim and witness issues. These issues range from informing victims and witnesses of Court dates, to finding and recommending various services available for victims. The Victim Advocate explains step-by-step the process of criminal prosecution.

If you are victim of a crime, please visit our FAQ's link, and click on victims of crimes.