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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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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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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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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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.
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