Our Insights Into Safety & Justice


Fighting for Refugee Resettlement: Emma Yaaka
Emma Yaaka is a Ugandan refugee living here in Chicago. He experienced life as an…
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Facing Trauma Head On: Maria Cedeno of Violence Recovery Services
Maria Cedeno faces trauma head on. Her work as a clinical counselor for Violence Recovery…
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Resettlement Means Hope, And We Must Fight For It
Over 79 million people…
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Look Inside: Peret Shikse, Heartland Alliance International, Nigeria
Title: Project Coordinator  Company: Heartland Alliance International  Location: Northeast Nigeria  Favorite Color: Yellow  Favorite Food:…
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Republica Dominicana: Acompañamiento Legal Para Migrantes / Akonpayman Legal Pou Migran
Acompañamiento Legal Para Migrantes - español                  …
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Awá: A Tribe That Resists, Survives, and Thrives
The Awá, which literally means “people” in Awapit, live in mountainous rainforest regions of the…
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to reimagine violence response and end sole reliance on police, but outreach groups at heart of plan still struggle for funding
As a candidate and then mayor, Lori Lightfoot has spoken often of her ambition to…
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The Pandemic Has Hindered Many of the Best Ideas for Reducing Violence
Reported crime of nearly every kind has declined this year amid the pandemic. The exception…
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Capital One’s Impact Initiative to Catalyze Economic Growth in Chicago
NEW COMMITMENTS WITH HEARTLAND ALLIANCE AND SAFER FOUNDATION SEEK TO CLOSE GAPS IN EQUITY, HELPING…
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The Trump Administration Turns Its Back On Refugees Once Again
The Trump administration is planning to break another grim record in its attack on those…
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Anti-Violence Groups Respond to Lightfoot’s New Safety Plan
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is unveiling a new public safety plan this week to curb,…
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Finding Home in a Pandemic
“Compassion and justice must not end or diminish because of a pandemic. We must continue…
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