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Order Of Protection

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Our Legal Advocacy Program provides assistance if you need an emergency or plenary order of protection. In most situations, our advocates are able to go to court to support you when you appear in front of a judge to ask for the order of protection. We can also provide counseling and support, but our advocates do not provide legal representation.

Orders of protection are based on relationship. Ideally the order should be filed in the victim's county of residence, and the filer should be at least 18 years of age. Orders of protection for those under the age of 18 should be filed by an adult, preferably the victim's parent or legal guardian. While orders of protection can be filed by anyone, some counties prefer the victim be assisted by a SWAN advocate. Every county, clerk, and circuit court have different requirements, although the required forms can be downloaded from the Illinois Supreme Court's website.
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SWAN, Inc.
Administrative Office
120 S. Fair Street, Ste 2
Olney, IL  62450
Phone: 618-879-2214
Fax: 618-879-2254
24 Hour Crisis Line
888-715-6260

Call for Temporary Housing for Victims of Domestic Abuse & Homelessness
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SWAN, Inc. funding is provided, in whole or in part, by the Attorney General, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Department of Human Services, Midland Area Agency on Aging, Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging, Illinois Department on Aging, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development..
SWAN, Inc. is a Effingham County and Crawford County United Way partner.

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  • Home
  • Domestic Violence Services
    • 24 Hour Crisis Line
    • Shelter & Housing >
      • Emergency Shelter - Olney
      • Rapid Rehousing Program
    • Legal & Order of Protection
    • Intervention Services
    • Support Group
  • Adult Protective Services
    • Age 18+ with Disability
    • Age 60+ Not In Care Facility
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman
  • Information & Assistance
  • Homeless Assistance
    • Shelter & Housing >
      • Temporary Shelter
      • Transitional Housing
    • Transportation Assistance
    • 24 Hour Hotline
  • Office Locations
  • More Information
    • Contact Us
    • Job Openings
    • Additional Resources
    • Donate to SWAN