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The goals and recommendations of the Statewide Violence Prevention Plan: 2020-2024 were informed by a needs assessment that analyzed data on violence mostly from 2018. Data updates were needed to prepare for the Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for Illinois: 2025-2029. This Violence Data Update provides updated rates of violence and...

Bullying includes repeated, unwanted aggression from peers with a perceived or observed power imbalance; bullying can be physical, verbal, relational, or through electronic means, and bullying impacts about 20% of high school students in the United States. It is imperative that schools implement policies that make schools safer and prevent...

Exposure to violence and crime can have a detrimental impact on society and individuals. This report examined the need, access, use, and barriers of victim-centered services among Illinois residents. With a focus on feelings of empowerment and help-seeking behaviors, we surveyed and interviewed diverse groups of Illinois residents who themselves,...