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Strides for Peace to Host Chicago’s Inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Expo
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.
In some Black and Latino neighborhoods, gun violence hits over and over ‘with no mercy’
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.
Chicago community violence intervention program shown to reduce gun violence
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils “The People’s Budget” for 2024 fiscal year
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.