The Illinois Domestic Violence (DV) Counseling Report to Court is a requirement of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. It is a document that provides the court with a detailed assessment of the victim's mental health and safety needs. The assessment is conducted by a mental health professional who has specialized training in working with victims of domestic violence. The assessment includes an evaluation of the victim's current mental health status, including any psychological, emotional, social, and medical needs. The report also includes a summary of the counseling or therapy provided to the victim and the therapist's recommendations for treatment. In some cases, the report may also include recommendations for legal or social services to support the victim. There are two types of Illinois DV Counseling Report to Court: the Initial DV Counseling Report to Court and the Follow-up DV Counseling Report to Court. The Initial DV Counseling Report to Court is conducted prior to the court hearing and provides an initial assessment of the victim's mental health and safety needs. The Follow-up DV Counseling Report to Court is conducted after the court hearing and provides an assessment of the progress the victim has made in addressing their mental health and safety needs.