Family Navigators use past experience to guide families of minors charged with crimes through court system

At the Cook County Juvenile Center, family navigators Danielle Moore and Denise Gonzalez-Avila assist parents and loved ones of minors facing criminal charges by providing support and resources, drawing from their own experiences with the juvenile court system. They offer logistical help, emotional support, and guidance to families navigating court proceedings, aiming to increase family involvement in pretrial release and probation. Moore and Gonzalez-Avila work with a growing number of families facing court cases, offering a compassionate and understanding approach to help ease their fears and build trust.

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