Creating Policies to End Violence Against Girls
Policy Recommendations — By kelly on February 3, 2011 1:30 amThroughout 2010, the Taskforce brought together representatives of Chicago organizations working to end violence, community-based organizations, public officials, adults and youth, to determine what was needed to end violence against girls and young women. These recommendations are the result of:
- Background papers providing research and context on the issues presented on this website
- Online surveys to allow stakeholders to provide input
- Bimonthly roundtable discussions to unite stakeholders
- Research into existing policies and laws
- On site research at Cook County Hospital
WHICH ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS? We are thrilled that the recommendations derive from a range of approaches and perspectives. The recommendations have been endorsed by the following organizations:
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers
Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network
Community Justice for Youth Institute
Cook County Juvenile Probation Department
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group – Court Involved Youth Project
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Mikva Challenge Youth Safety Council
Rogers Park Young Women’s Action Team
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
Sisters Empowering Sisters