Save the Date: Behavioral Health Job Fair
Calling all Behavioral Health Clinicians and Interns! You’re invited to our Behavioral Health Job Fair on February 1, 2025.
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Greater Illinois
Announcing the Illinois Peace Project’s ‘Peace Portraits’ Finalists
June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence.
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2024 Gun Violence Prevention Activities
June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence.
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Rally for Violence Prevention Program
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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Public Safety Advocates Push for Permanent Funding to Programs
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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EVENT: Join Us for CVI Rally Day to Permanently Fund RPSA
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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Attorney General Merrick Garland Announces $78 Million for Violence Prevention
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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Step Up program aims to strengthen relationships and end violence in Rockford
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.
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Crisis Center’s Annual Golf Outing Coming to Silver Lake Country Club
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.
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UPDATE: After long debate, Peoria City Council approves $1.4 million in anti-violence funding
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.