Heartland Alliance’s linchpin is human rights, and our mission to champion human rights imbues all of our work. Violence plagues communities, nationally and internationally, and we have developed a multi-faceted approach to responding to this violence. For those who have experienced violence or infringements on their human rights, such as refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of torture and trafficking, we ensure human rights protections and access to justice. We offer a deep continuum of specialized resettlement services, including healthcare, mental health, education, employment, and legal services, to people who have experienced violence internationally, so they may heal from past trauma, improve their health, and rebuild their lives in the United States. And we are committed to addressing the endemic violence plaguing our communities in Chicago, and to helping those impacted heal from the associated trauma.
