Illinois Crime Victims' Voices: The First-ever Survey of Illinois Victims' Views on Safety and Justice

This first-of-its-kind study includes results from focus groups conducted with crime survivors in Chicago and Peoria and a statewide survey of victims. This research fills an important gap in understanding victims’ experiences with the criminal justice system in Illinois, what they need to recover from crime, and their views on safety and justice policy. These results reflect the views of a broad and representative cross section of Illinois residents.