

DJOA General Meeting
DATE: August, 13, 2025
TIME: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
TOPIC: Criminal Investigations Involving Schools
LOCATION: DuPage County Children's Advocacy Center
422 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
COST: FREE – LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES
With the start of the 2025-2026 school year, this seminar will focus on two areas related to criminal investigations involving schools: School threats and Sexual conduct investigations involving school personnel.
Assistant State’s Attorney Jim Scalatine will be discussing the aspects pertaining an investigation (and successful prosecution) of those who threaten the safety of schools.
Cathy Hundley, the Director of the DuPage Children’s Advocacy Center, will review Illinois state law and CAC policies related to investigations of sexual conduct involving school personnel. This overview will also cover what roles/actions school administrators must take in these investigations.
About DuPage Juvenile Officers' Association
The DuPage Juvenile Officers' Association is a not-for-profit organization, that serves and promotes the interests of youth in DuPage County (Illinois). The Association has a membership of almost 150 men and women working with youth. Founded in 1969, it is one of the largest associations of its kind in the State of Illinois.
Members come from a variety of fields that include: Police Officers, Probation Officers, Social Workers, School Liaison Officers, School Deans, Community Resource Officers, School Counselors, Attorneys, Social Service providers, and DCFS workers.
We truly appreciate you and all of your contributions to helping youth, while keeping our communities safe.