A crowd in front of the Lincoln statue at the Capitol Tuesday urged lawmakers to commit to anti-violence legislation – the “Reimagine Public Safety Act.” which is in danger of being truncated, now that ARPA money has run out.
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In 2021, the Reimagine Public Safety Act was passed, giving extra funding to community violence intervention programs. Today advocates rallied at the state house to push for that funding to become permanent in the 2025 state budget.
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The Illinois Peace Project invites you to join us for a CVI Rally Day in Springfield, IL on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to help permanently fund the Reimagine Public Safey Act (RSPA), a comprehensive approach to violence prevention.
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Chicago police say crime rates are dropping. A new boost from the federal government might add to the effort to keep those numbers down. The Justice Department has announced a nearly $80 million investment to help prevent violent crime.
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Over the summer, Chicago’s community violence intervention (CVI) organizations united to host a series of community advocacy events, with the goal of engaging local leaders, emphasizing the significance of their work, and promoting safer communities. These events represented a powerful collective effort to combat gun violence in Chicago.
Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) restores human dignity through hospitality, hope and healing. PBMR serves youth, families and community members that reside in Chicago’s Back of the Yard/New City and Englewood neighborhoods who are impacted by violence and the criminal justice system. PBMR also works directly
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UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment. UCAN’s promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. Founded 150 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN has a long history of creating safe and caring
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Since January 5, 2017, Justin Slaughter has been the Illinois State Representative of the 27th District. Representative Slaughter supported the passage of the Reimagine Public Safety Act, or RPSA, which provides $65 million aimed at strengthening community-based approaches to reducing gun violence. It includes funding for outreach and youth programs, trauma treatment and community investments
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Firearm violence is a multifaceted challenge that requires a public health approach to stop the cycles of violence in disproportionately impacted communities. The Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) was created as a result of the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69), which was passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2021. The RPSA is a
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