Criminal defense
Illinois School Abuse Reporting: Lessons from the Herrin Elementary Case and How Parents Can Protect Their Children
On a rainy March morning in 2023, a fifth-grader at Herrin Elementary whispered a terrifying secret to a trusted teacher. The revelation set off a chain of events that exposed glaring cracks in Illinois’ child-protection system. As the case unfolded, it became a cautionary tale for every parent, educator, and