violence prevention

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program

The Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC) of Illinois joined with GIFFORDS, Brady, and March For Our Lives on Thursday to demand federal action on gun safety, including reversing Trump-era rollbacks and restoring funding for community-based programs. #guns

Mr. Rick focuses on the positive community work being done—especially by original members of street organizations who are now involved in outreach and violence prevention. #mrrick

And through her efforts, the Southland may finally see the support and resources that are so desperately needed. #violence

Last year, Cook County alone saw over 1,000-gun violence victims. It is the leading cause of death among children, teens and young adults under 25-years-old. #gunviolence