The city of Rockford is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to initiate a 12-week program to improve family relationships and decrease violence.
Step Up program aims to strengthen relationships and end violence in Rockford Read More »
Paul Vallas believes focusing on the root causes of crime without strategy will lead to failure. Vallas details a 9-part plan that calls for consequences of violent crimes to be harsher and stabilizing numbers in the police force.
A real strategy for containing out of control violence Read More »
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia serves domestic violence victims throughout the southern Chicagoland area. Funds raised at this year’s golfing event will ensure the org continues to provide these support services.
Crisis Center’s Annual Golf Outing Coming to Silver Lake Country Club Read More »
After extensive debate, the city council finally approved $1.4 million in funding to 6 organizations. A lot of representatives argue that funding educational endeavors directly affects levels of violence.
The center will be the first of its kind in the region. Recently approved by the Illinois Board of Education, professors believe this will be an opportunity for students and staff to engage with the community at large and provide research and training for violence intervention initiatives.
SIUE Announces the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention Read More »
The Reimagine Public Safety Act pushes for 250 million in funding. Organizations like Breakthrough Urban Ministries use the funding (received 700,000) by providing holistic services involving street level intervention and education development.
The League of Women voters of Great Rockford held a forum in collaboration with Rockford police to form a solution for youth violence. With the presence of the Police Chief and mental health professionals, representatives hope to find a concrete solution.
Community forum brainstorming Rockford solutions to youth gun violence Read More »
The study from this article found that 60% of workers reported witnessing a shooting, 32% reported witnessing someone get shot at while working, and 20% reported being injured while doing intervention work. The study concludes that workers deserve more investment in their effort and should not be treated as disposable.
Civic Committee and Commercial Club calls for “One Table” approach to address gun violence.
Business Organization Proposes Plan to Reduce Chicago’s Gun Violence by 80% in 10 Years Read More »
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) has teamed up with Mayor Johnson to award $2.5 million to 253 grassroots orgs. This money will be used to fund activities such as community gardening, arts and culture, music festivals, etc.