The Winnebago County Domestic Violence Coordinated Court has been selected as a national Domestic Violence Mentor Court for the fourth time.
The $150,000 supplemental award recognizes established specialized courts and allows them to guide developing courts and programs seeking to improve their response to domestic violence cases.
The Winnebago County Domestic Violence Coordinated Court was one of five courts in the country given this designation. These courts serve as national models and share their expertise by hosting site visits, linking courts with peers facing similar challenges, and assisting other domestic violence courts to implement best practices to respond effectively to these difficult cases…