Bob Berlin Provides Opening Remarks at Domestic Violence Training Seminar

 
 

WHEATON - On Thursday, State's Attorney Berlin provided opening remarks to the attendees of the 18th Judicial Family Violence Coordinating Council - DuPage County, IL's training seminar on addressing violence through exposure, risk, and prevention.

The seminar explored the overlap between domestic and community violence, reducing the risk, and strengthening prevention across systems. The training included presentations by the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, a multidisciplinary panel discussion, and Q&A with panelists. Attendees included law enforcement, court personnel, social service providers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

The FVCC provides professional education and community awareness on domestic violence related issues. The 18th Judicial FVCC serves DuPage County and is led by Chair the Honorable Judge Ann Celine Walsh.

The FVCC provides a forum to share and discuss information to promote a coordinated response to family violence in our county and to improve the justice system’s institutional, professional and community response to intimate partner abuse, child abuse, teen dating violence and persons with disabilities and older adult abuse. The work by multiple committees focuses around 3 pillars:

  • Systems change – for needed policy change

  • Professional training and education – focusing on law enforcement and criminal justice personnel

  • Community awareness – educating the public

Daniel Szczesny