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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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.
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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.
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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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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed the first budget proposal of his administration for the 2024 fiscal year on Wednesday, October 11. Addressing city staff, departments, community partners, labor and business leaders, as well as members of the Chicago City Council, the mayor introduced “The People’s Budget”, a critical measure for promoting citywide growth by targeting disinvested communities, fostering economic vitality, and providing safety and a sense of belonging for all residents.
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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.