The Brief
- Police in Illinois can now choose to connect juveniles accused of domestic violence with help instead of arresting them.
- The change comes from a new law led by Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and State Rep. Matt Hanson.
- The goal is to give families support and reduce the number of young people entering the justice system.
CHICAGO – Illinois police now have more flexibility when responding to domestic violence cases involving juveniles.
What we know:
A new law ends the long-standing rule that police must arrest juveniles accused of domestic violence.…