Domestic violence is in large part a legal consideration. As such, this page will link to a variety of legal resources regarding domestic violence in Illinois.
The Illinois Attorney General provides a variety of information for victims of domestic violence. This page contains information on the definition of domestic violence, on orders of protection, criminal prosecutions, the law enforcement response to domestic violence, and tips for what to do if an order of protection is broken.
The Illinois Attorney General also provides a variety of resources for those who suffer domestic abuse. This includes directories, hotlines, links, and brochures in a variety of languages.
Attached are the relevant statutes of the Illinois Compiled Statutes that pertain to domestic violence, including information about orders orders of protection and law enforcement responsibilities.
