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Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago County

Author: 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois

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This nine- part series examines responses to domestic violence in Winnebago County, Illinois, through the eyes of the host, Laura Youngblut. Each episode highlights a person, describes their role, and provides perspectives on domestic violence. Through these first-hand accounts, listeners will gain insight into common questions and assumptions about the criminal justice system. This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-TA-AX-K004 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Justice. The material in this podcast is provided for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
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In this episode, producer Nikki Ticknor interviews host Laura Youngblut to dive into what Laura learned over the past 8 episodes and explore common themes among the response to domestic violence in Winnebago County, IL. 
Survivors

Survivors

2021-08-2354:25

In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office on Domestic and Community Violence Prevention in Rockford, IL.  This episode explores how the criminal justice response to domestic violence impacts survivors and answers the common question of "why don't they just leave?" 
In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Susan Collins, the Executive Director of Children's Safe Harbor, the local safe exchange and supervised visitation center. This episode highlights the impact of domestic violence on children in the home and the role of social services in responding to domestic violence. 
In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Children's Home and Aid Society's Clinical Supervisor, Erin Bergren, about Partner Abuse Intervention Programs. This episode provides an overview of a common intervention for those who abuse their partners and information about how this programming intersects with the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence. 
Orders of Protection

Orders of Protection

2021-08-2001:06:09

In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Northern Illinois University Clinical Professor Wendy Vaughn to learn more about Orders of Protection and how an order of protection may intersect with the criminal justice system. 
Probation Officers

Probation Officers

2021-08-1943:45

In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Nicole Bockhorn, Supervisor of the Adult Probation Domestic Violence Unit. This episode explores how probation officers function as part of the criminal justice system.
The Judge

The Judge

2021-08-1849:25

In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Honorable Jennifer J. Clifford, an Associate Judge in Winnebago County, IL to gain an understanding of the role of the judge in the criminal justice system. 
In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office First Assistant Maria McCarthy to better understand what role the State's Attorney's Office plays in responding  to domestic violence in Winnebago County, IL. 
The Police

The Police

2021-08-1642:07

In this episode, host Laura Youngblut interviews Rockford City Police Department Deputy Chief Kurt Whisenand to gain a better understanding of how the police are involved in responding  to domestic violence in Winnebago County, IL. 
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