Karina’s Law in Illinois: Strengthening Orders of Protection Through Legislation

In this episode, Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk of Sterk Family Law Group, P.C., is joined by advocates in the domestic violence prevention field to explore Karina’s Law, an Illinois law designed to strengthen firearm enforcement for individuals subject to orders of protection.Guests include:Maralea Negron, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research at The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence, who also played a role in the implementation of Karina’s LawJennifer Gabrenya, MS, CDVP, Chief Executive Officer of ANEW: Building Beyond Violence and AbuseThey discuss how this law is helping close deadly enforcement gaps, how efforts are unfolding across Illinois, and what survivors and professionals need to know moving forward.Resources Mentioned:Sterk Family Law Group: www.sterkfamilylaw.comANEW: www.anewdv.orgThe Network: www.the-network.orgKarina’s Law: Illinois House Bill 4144, Public Act 103-0543https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=10300HB4144sam002National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.orgSterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties. The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center. The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.#KarinasLaw #IllinoisLaw #DomesticViolenceAwareness #ProtectSurvivors #FamilyLaw #OrderOfProtection #SurvivorSafety #SterkFamilyLaw #ANEWdv #TheNetworkChicago #EndDomesticViolence #PolicyChange #SurvivorVoices #LegislativeImpact #ViolencePrevention #AdvocacyInAction #JusticeForKarina