Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago County

This episode features an interview with Tanya Burns, a Placement Supervisor at the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), discussing the agency's mission to ensure child safety, support families, and provide foster care services.

This episode features an interview with Jessica Gregg, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor at BrightPoint, discussing her role working with children and families in the child welfare system, particularly those affected by trauma.

This episode explains the role of a Guardian Ad Litem as a court-appointed attorney who represents children's best interests in various legal cases, including juvenile, divorce, custody, and probate matters.

This episode features an interview with forensic interviewers from the Carrie Lynn Children's Center discussing their roles, qualifications, and work in child abuse investigations.

This episode features an interview with Amber Johnson from CASA, explaining the organization's role as Court Appointed Special Advocates who support children in foster care by advocating for their best interests within the juvenile court system.

This episode features an interview with Jennifer Ketchapalia about survivor advocacy, focusing on terminology, the role of victim service providers, and addressing common misconceptions about domestic violence.

This episode features an interview with two judges from Illinois' 17th Circuit Court who explain their roles in Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Court, including how cases are initiated and the legal framework involved.

Nikki Tickner interviews Laura Youngblood about what they learned while covering Winnebago County’s juvenile delinquency and abuse-and-neglect courts.

Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago County concludes with Nicole Tickner interviewing Laura Youngblut about what the series taught her about criminal justice and domestic violence.

This episode features an interview with Susan Collins, Interim Director of Children's Safe Harbor, discussing the organization's role in providing safe visitation and supervised visits for families affected by domestic violence.

This episode features an interview with Erin Berggren, who discusses the Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) in Winnebago County, Illinois, focusing on its role in anger management and supporting the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence.

This episode features an interview with Wendy Vaughn, a clinical professor, explaining orders of protection, how to obtain them, court processes, and local resources in Winnebago County, while addressing common misconceptions about restraining orders.

Laura Youngblut interviews Assistant Public Defender Colin Evans and Assistant State's Attorney Bree Simkulet about their roles in Winnebago County's juvenile abuse-and-neglect courtroom.

This episode features an interview with Judge Hansel and Taryn Marko explaining how the juvenile delinquency system operates, focusing on juvenile probation as a court-ordered community-focused approach for youth offenders.

Nicole Bockhorn, Adult Probation Supervisor of Winnebago County's Domestic Violence Unit, explains probation as a court-supervised alternative to incarceration that commonly lasts 12 to 24 months and can extend to four years in Illinois.

Laura Youngblood interviews Deputy Chief Kurt Wisenan of the City of Rockford's Police Department about police responses to domestic violence in Winnebago County.