June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence. Organizations all across Chicago are planning a number of activities across the city and throughout the month. Find the many ways you can support below.
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The Chicago Sun-Times recently reported the lowest levels of violence in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend in at least 16 years.
“Peace Portraits,” presented by the Illinois Peace Project, is a visual project dedicated to spotlighting the incredible individuals who are making a difference in Illinois.
WATCH NOW: ‘Peace Portraits’ Spotlights Five Tireless Advocates for Social Change Read More »
Join us as we celebrate the launch of “Peace Portraits,” presented by the Illinois Peace Project.
Celebrate the ‘Peace Portraits’ Honorees at Screening & Cocktail Reception Read More »
U.S. Senate Democrat Dick Durbin of Illinois and Ranking Member of the Senate Judicial Committee advocated for the continued funding of gun violence prevention efforts in a speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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There was a sea of orange down in Springfield, IL as hundreds of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) professionals and advocates from across the Chicagoland area made their voices heard at the 2025 CVI Rally and Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, May 13.
Overheard at the 2025 CVI Rally and Legislative Action Day Read More »
During Gun Violence Awareness Month, Peace Week Chicago (June 2 – 8, 2025) will build collective momentum toward lasting change by inviting all community organizations to join our efforts.
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Amy Solomon, senior fellow at the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice and former Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) under the Biden administration, shared an op-ed with USA Today on the potential impact of recent cuts to Department of Justice (DOJ) grants and why the OJP is so vital to public safety.
OPINION: DOJ Cuts Will Threaten Public Safety: ‘Lives Will Be At Risk’ Read More »
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) saves lives, strengthens communities, and prepares the next generation for a safer, more peaceful future.
CVI Saves Lives: Advocate for Federal Funding During National Day of Action Read More »
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations call on the Department of Justice to restore public safety funds after grant cuts.