Clerk Spyropoulos Hosts a CLE Webinar on Navigating Domestic Violence in Courts


Clerk Spyropoulos Hosts a CLE Webinar on Navigating Domestic Violence in Courts


The Clerk’s Office brought together judges, advocates and community partners to advance survivor-centered justice and collaboration in Cook County courts.


COOK COUNTY – Today, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos, held a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) webinar on navigating domestic violence in the courts.


Nearly 200 participants joined the virtual lunch-hour webinar to explore how courts, judges, and advocates work together to support survivors of domestic violence. Honorable Judith Rice, Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Division, was joined by members of the Clerk’s Office, the State’s Attorney’s Office, the WINGS Program and other legal and community leaders. Participants were given practical insight into the court process, protective orders and survivor-centered resources that strengthen access to justice.


“Survivors deserve a system that listens, protects and stands with them,” said Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos. “When judges, clerks and advocates work together with compassion and clarity, we create a pathway to justice that is fair and truly survivor-centered.”


The discussion shed light on the court’s vital role in domestic violence cases, including how Orders of Protection are filed, reviewed and enforced. Representatives from WINGS shared their trauma-informed approach to supporting survivors and underscored the power of collaboration between legal professionals and community organizations to help break cycles of violence.


The CLE program provided participants with one hour of continuing education credit and reflected Clerk Spyropoulos’ ongoing commitment to fostering a justice system that is accountable, accessible and transparent. Through initiatives like this, the Clerk’s Office continues to elevate survivor voices and ensure the courts remain a place of safety and accountability for all.

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