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Articles on Domestic Violence

Willful and wanton failure to prevent a crime of domestic violence: Partial or absolute immunity? By Joy A. Roberts Local Government Law, May 2005 On permissive interlocutory appeal, the First District held Section 305 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 supercedes Sections 4-102 and 4-107 of the Tort Immunity Act, and authorizes civil cause of action against law enforcement authorities for willful and wanton misconduct associated with a failure to prevent a crime against a victim of domestic violence.
An overview of Sojourn Shelter and Services, A domestic violence shelter serving five central Illinois counties By Carolyn Taft Grosboll Women and the Law, February 2005 This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sojourn Shelter and Services, Inc. (Sojourn), a not-for-profit corporation founded to eliminate domestic violence through service, leadership and education.
The continuing evolution of immigration law to address issues of domestic violence By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, June 2004 Violence against women is present in every country, but it is even greater where women suffer more economic disadvantages.
Legislative update By Ellen Schanzle-Haskins Women and the Law, June 2004 The Committee on Women and the Law was and is very active in monitoring and commenting on legislation of interest to women in Illinois.
Domestic violence is every attorney’s business By Kimberly R. Lusk Young Lawyers Division, February 2004 In 2002, the Chicago Office of Emergency Communications fielded 215,153 domestic violence phone calls, an average of 589 calls per day.1
New leave rights for victims of domestic violence By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, November 2003 The Illinois Victims Economic Security and Safety Act ("VESSA") became effective August 25, 2003. VESSA has similarities to both the Family and Medical Leave Act as well as the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Reflections of a downstate family lawyer’s experience with domestic violence and the law: Intentional infliction of a spouse’s emotional distress By Stephanie Ames-Cutkomp Women and the Law, November 2003 Stephanie is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has practiced law in Henry County since 1997.
Tackling violence: A comprehensive summary of the first World Health report on violence By Nicole Smith Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2003 Each year, over one million people worldwide die as a result of violence. In 2000, 520,000 people were killed by acts of interpersonal violence alone.
The use of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in domestic relations cases By Matthew A. Kirsh Family Law, March 2000 This article will not attempt to analyze the privilege against self-incrimination in all of its intricacies, but will hopefully provide a basic overview of when the invocation of the privilege is appropriate.
Domestic violence orders of protection: What both civil and criminal practitioners need to know By Gina L. Maus General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 1999 Whether the nature of your law practice is largely civil, criminal or a combination of both, it is likely you have been introduced to the Domestic Violence Order of Protection.

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