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How You Can Help with Domestic Violence Cases in the Courthouse
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Who should attend? Bailiffs, court security, court reporters, clerks and interpreters
About this event
In this session you will learn about:
- Assessing courthouse area for safety & accessibility
- Ensuring victim safety as they enter and leave courthouse areas
- Recognizing signs of abuse
- Dynamics of abuse: abuser tactics, barriers to leaving
- Harassment & intimidation
- Assisting people experiencing harm: safety planning, orders of protection, connecting to resources
Facilitators:
Kane County State's Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Unit
Questions? Jessica Michels: michelsjessica@co.kane.il.us, or
Margaret O’Brien: obrienmargaret@co.kane.il.us