Researchers from Northwestern University evaluated outcomes for the Chicago CRED (Create Real Economic Destiny) program and found that those who completed the full program were more than 73% less likely to have an arrest for a violent crime in the two years following enrollment compared to individuals who did not participate.
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COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that nearly $5 million in grant money has been awarded to eight domestic violence support organizations throughout the county beginning next year.
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Domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates are urging the passage of a bill that would strengthen state law to protect victims of domestic violence from guns.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) were in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the unveiling of the White House’s new Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
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Organizers are trying to help Chicago’s kids and teens process the trauma that comes from their exposure to gun violence. But some don’t even know about the resources available to them.
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.
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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 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 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 »