justice system
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Survivor Access to Safety is Not fully Available
The following report is compiled by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. They report, “Illinois systems are failing survivors despite the existence of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA). Local processes, procedures, and the need for training and understanding of the cycle and trauma put survivors at an on-going serious risk of life-threatening harm. The […]
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Meeting the Needs of Survivors – Reimagining DV Services in Illinois
This report that was just released by the Michael Reese Health Trust, a foundation in Chicago, in partnership with the Network (the Chicago coalition). This report is thorough and highlights a lot of innovative promising practices around the country, encouraging flexible funding and creative innovation in programming.