18th Judicial Family Violence Coordinating Council - DuPage County, IL

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The FVCC provides professional education and community awareness on domestic violence related issues.

10/29/2026

Yesterday, the FVCC hosted Communicate to Connect: De-Escalation Skills in Practice, a professional training focused on effective communication and practical de-escalation strategies when working with individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.

Thank you to our presenter, Mike Drugan, and everyone who participated in this valuable training!

10/23/2026

Last night, West Chicago participated in Paint the Town Purple! Continued collaboration among the courts, law enforcement, and community partners remains an important part of raising awareness and supporting efforts to address domestic violence.

To learn more: https://dupagecourts.gov/18th_judicial_circuit_court/services/dupage_county_information_for_victims_of_domestic_violence/.

10/16/2026

Purple Thursday provided an opportunity for communities to come together in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’re grateful to our partners and local organizations who showed their support for those impacted!

10/05/2026

The 18th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council brings together professionals and community organizations across DuPage County to promote a coordinated response to family violence and improve the administration of justice. Our work focuses on systems change, professional education, and community awareness.

10/01/2026

Domestic violence impacts individuals and families in every community. Throughout October, survivors, advocates, professionals, and community members come together to raise awareness, educate, promote prevention and intervention, and connect those affected by domestic violence with resources and support.

06/05/2026

Yesterday evening, the FVCC was in Downtown Wheaton for another Paint the Town Purple event! Volunteers from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, DuPage Public Safety Communications, and Probation and Court Services distributed our QR code resources for local businesses to display in their windows and inside their establishments, helping raise awareness about domestic violence and connect community members with available support services. We are grateful to all those who volunteered their time and to the businesses that supported this important initiative.

06/02/2026

In May, the FVCC brought together the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, Inc. and professionals from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, law enforcement, probation, DCFS, school social work, and victim advocacy to host a training seminar focused on addressing violence through the lenses of exposure, risk, and prevention, with the goal of better identifying, understanding, and responding to individuals impacted by violence.

05/05/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary presentation and panel discussion exploring the overlap of domestic and community violence, the risk of cumulative exposure to violence, and strategies for early intervention and prevention across systems. Registration required: LINK IN COMMENTS!

04/20/2026

Our Paint the Town Purple event in Downers Grove last week was a success thanks to our FVCC members and State's Attorney Bob Berlin and other representatives from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, who helped distribute QR code materials to more than 150 local businesses throughout the downtown area.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of all the community partners who joined us in this outreach effort to raise awareness in a meaningful way.

04/02/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The FVCC is dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening our commitment to protecting children in our community. We invite you to join our upcoming training for adults who work and volunteer with children.

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Wheaton, IL

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http://www.dupagecourts.gov/dvresources, http://www.dupagecourts.gov/fvcc

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