Public Newsroom #36: How to Report on Child Welfare in Illinois

6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Child welfare in Illinois can be one of the most complicated topics to report on, and this week’s Public Newsroom is dedicated to unpacking it from various sides of the issue—including understanding families’ rights and trauma. The evening will feature a small panel discussion from a leading direct service agent, a journalist, a young woman who’s gone through the system, and a representative from the Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY). Participants and panelists will be generating a list of best practices for reporters who want to thoughtfully report on child welfare as well as a series of tip sheets on how to navigate various parts of the system.

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