Establishes the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention to issue grants for violence prevention services in Illinois.
The Office of Firearm Violence Prevention is established to issue grants for evidence-based violence prevention services in Illinois. These services include behavioral health, housing, workforce development, legal aid, and re-entry services. The Office identifies the most violent neighborhoods and municipalities for grant eligibility. It also coordinates with local law enforcement and community organizations to reduce violence. The Office issues an annual report to the General Assembly on its activities and recommendations.
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