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Cook County recognizes June as Gun Violence Awareness Month; local groups praise Justice Advisory Council funding
Summary
A Cook County public speaker credited Justice Advisory Council funding with reducing violent incidents on the Southwest Side and praised the board's proclamation recognizing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. The board approved related resolutions under the Office of the President.
A Cook County Board public comment highlighted the county's new observance of June as Gun Violence Awareness Month and credited ongoing Justice Advisory Council (JAC) funding with supporting local violence-prevention work.
Dr. Arturo Carrillo, Deputy Director of Health and Violence Prevention for the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, told commissioners that JAC funding helped the Southwest Side build a “comprehensive response to gun violence prevention” by linking school-based mentorship, clinical services and workforce supports. “This funding made it possible to bring together school-based mentorship and clinical…
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