The Special Victims Unit is tasked with prosecuting criminal cases with victims that require special attention. The unit prosecutes cases of criminal sexual assault or abuse, sex offender registration violations, child pornography offenses, elderly and disabled exploitation offenses, arson offenses, and a variety of aggravated battery offenses.
Many of these cases involve sophisticated investigations that require assistant state attorneys to work closely with local, state, and federal authorities for the duration of the case, along with specialized technology
Training:
The unit conducted training seminars for police and firefighters, including training provided to the Kane County Arson Task Force and the Elgin Police Department. Assistant state attorneys also engage in community outreach, including providing training to various community groups regarding the financial exploitation of the elderly and elder abuse.
