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STRENGTHENING CHICAGO'S YOUTH

Supporting, coordinating and uniting partners to promote policy and environmental change to prevent violence before it occurs.

SAVE THE DATE: A Gathering of Communities 11-11-2023 / 10:00 am-2:00 pm

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There are many ways and at many levels that an individual can begin to take action to prevent violence in our communities. Whether you'd like to start a movement individually, or begin to rally a small group to reach out to your community, various actions can facilitate further work by others to address this public health issue.

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Join or form a group to promote awareness about how violence affects those around you

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For Your Community

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For Your Family

Promote positive thinking and discussions among family

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For Your Organization

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Featured Events

SCY hosts trainings and meetings to share knowledge and build capacity around violence prevention topics. Learn more about our upcoming events by clicking below

SAVE THE DATE: A Gathering of Communities

11-11-2023 / 10:00 am-2:00 pm UIC Student Centre East, 750 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607

Communities United and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are pleased to announce the A Gathering of Communities event!...

SCY Panel and Workshop: Narrative Change and Healing

10-12-2023 / 9:15 am-11:30 am Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Ave., 11th Floor Conference Center, Chicago, IL 60611

Disinvested communities and youth are not only faced with being exposed to trauma but finding ways to heal from it....

Social Influencers of Child Health Summit

9-26-2023 / 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

A child is born into poverty in America once every minute. Children of color, children under the age of five,...

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News

SCY’s Monthly Newsletters 2023

2022 Archived Newsletters

One Month Later: The Highland Park Shooting by Akilah Smith

“What Can I Do?”: Actionable Steps You Can Take Today to Prevent Gun Violence

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