Throughout her career, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon has been a tireless advocate for victims of domestic violence. As an Assistant State’s Attorney in Jackson County, she prosecuted domestic violence cases, and as professor at Southern Illinois University’s School of Law, she helped launch a domestic violence clinic to train law students and to serve clients at no cost. The clinic now operates a second site at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Lt. Governor Simon will continue working to develop tools and resources for survivors and families affected by domestic violence.
Review the Illinois Domestic Violence Act
Illinois laws provide more protection to a wider range of victims than do the laws of many other states. However, there is more work to be done. Lt. Governor Simon will work with volunteer legal experts to make sure that our laws reach all victims, cover all forms of abuse and harassment, and reflect new technologies. She will also work with stakeholders and the judicial system to review the current state of visitation and exchange centers and training for domestic relations judges.