Keeping Children Safe Act prohibits family reunification treatments that isolate children from parents.
The Keeping Children Safe Act aims to protect children from harmful family reunification treatments in Illinois. It prohibits courts from ordering family reunification treatments that require no-contact orders, overnight stays, or transfers of custody. The Act also mandates training for court personnel on domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma, ensuring culturally responsive and appropriate practices. The Act does not affect the authority of courts and the Department of Children and Family Services under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
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