IL: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Advocacy groups push IL lawmakers to pass domestic violence firearms bill
Domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates are urging the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill to strengthen state laws protecting pe…
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
Creating Space for LGBTQ Illinoisans to Discuss Domestic Violence
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocates want to shed more light on how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual…
Spotlight on Black Women's Contributions to End Sexual Violence
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, groups are raising awareness about Black women's contributions in the quest to end sexual …
Teen Dating Abuse: Young Love Shouldn't Turn Violent
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Young love often eventually fades, but for some teens, it can turn violent. An estimated 1.5 million high school students …
Research Unveils Workplace Ramifications of Sexual Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The global #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, and a new report calculates the economic impacts …
Winnebago County Creates Domestic-Violence Alert System
ROCKFORD, Ill. - Winnebago County has launched a new automated system designed to alert domestic-violence victims when an order of protection they …
Campuses Plagued by Sexual Assaults of Women with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report …
Agency Launches 24/7 Services to Help Homeless Youth
PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- A program that helps homeless young women in Illinois is taking a new approach with the new year. The Harbour began in 1971 and …
Will Gov. Rauner Sign Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Advocates for the rights of domestic workers are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation they're calling "historic." The …
It's Not Just Physical: Mythbusting Domestic Violence in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Although often a hidden problem, domestic violence occurs in Illinois homes more often than some may think. Domestic Violence …
"Look Through Their Eyes" to Identify Childhood Trauma
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Many children look forward to the holidays, but the season is sometimes not so magical for those who are victims of trauma…