West Side End of Summer Events
See the work of a few of the grantees of the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Full Story: The Real Chi
News Release: Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Expand Neighborhood Policing Initiative to Three More Districts
City of Chicago Mayor’s Press Office, August 20, 2020 This news release outlines the expansion of the Neighborhood Policing Initiative to the 9th (Deering), 10th (Ogden) and 11th (Harrison) District, with each district rolling out new District Coordination Officers this fall, who will work directly with community members to resolve public safety issues through collaboration and remedy
What’s driving this year’s flare-up of violence in Chicago?
READI and CP4P leaders and outreach workers describe what's fanning flames of violence and changing the rules of engagement on the streets in this article that also features promising data about each program’s impact. Full Story: Crain's Chicago
Two cities, a spike in crime, and the federal response
In an article analyzing the presence of federal agents in Chicago and other cities, CP4P Executive Director Vaughn Bryant said, “We can’t arrest our way out of our problems. Crime is a symptom of the root causes of racial inequity, and any federal action should be corrective action to address the systemic racism that has been
Homicide Spike Hits Most Large U.S. Cities
READI Chicago Senior Director Eddie Bocanegra describes the impact of the pandemic and the recession on the program, noting that state and city grants that he expected to come through were put on hold. Full Story: Wall Street Journal
Shootings And Gun Deaths Continue To Rise At Alarming Rate In Large U.S. Cities
In an article assessing increased gun violence in large U.S. cities, READI Chicago Senior Director Eddie Bocanegra noted that the recession and coronavirus lockdowns have hurt programs aimed at curbing violence. Full Story: Forbes