Understanding the Legal Remedies for Domestic Violence Cases (10/29/24)

Understanding the Systems and Legal Remedies for Domestic Violence Cases

This program provides a broad overview of the systems in place to aid victims of domestic violence, including law enforcement, legal and social services agencies. It also provides an overview of the specific legal remedies available to victims of domestic violence. 

Introduction by Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Illinois Supreme Court, First Judicial District

Part 1: The first panel discusses various touch points where victims encounter these systems, as well as where these systems overlap, how the current systems are working effectively, and what areas need improvement. 

Panelists:
Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney 
Joseph Bellettiere, Executive Director, Cook County Sheriff’s Office 
Cyndi A.Kenzinger, Director of Victim Support Services, Special Victims Division, Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Maralea Negron, Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Research, Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence
Judge Regina Scannicchio, Presiding Judge, Domestic Relations Division, Circuit Court of Cook County 

Moderator:

Judge Judith C. Rice, Presiding Judge, Domestic Violence Division, Circuit Court of Cook County

Part 2: The second panel outlines how victims can seek relief within our legal system, whether those forms of relief are effective, and how we can improve the system to be more responsive to victim’s needs.

Panelists:
Andrea Belard, Supervising Attorney, Metropolitan Family Services
Amy Fox, Executive Director, Lifespan 
Judge Megan Goldish, Circuit Judge, Domestic Violence Division, Circuit Court of Cook County 

Moderator: 
Judge Paul Pavlus, Circuit Court of Cook County, Second Municipal District - Skokie


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