Victim Assistance

CHA Victim Assistance staff assists residents living in public housing who are victims of violent crimes occurring on CHA property or individuals who are impacted by a traumatic event.

The Victim Assistance department provides the following services:

• Court Advocacy and Criminal Justice Assistance
• Domestic Violence Assistance
• Landlord Advocacy
• School Intervention
• Advising victims of their rights under the Victim’s Crime Bill of Rights
• Employer Intervention
• Social Service Referrals
• Crisis Response/Intervention
• Assistance with filing for Victims Compensation
• Prevention/Educational Workshops to the Community
• Relocation services for those who qualify

Public housing leaseholders who seek Victim Assistance services must have a current police report (within 30 days) documenting a violent crime or arson report.

For more information contact Barbara L. Thrasher at 312.913.7396 or Bthrashe@thecha.org.