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Illinois House Bill 3653

House Bill 3653 will help reform broken criminal justice system policies to increase rehabilitation that stops cycles of crime and ensure crime survivors have access to recovery services through the state’s victim compensation program. Some information about the bill.
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Tell your elected officials that you support public safety reforms

We need to express our support for lawmakers’ action to pass this bill and urge Gov. Pritzker to sign it into law.

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"Como víctima de crimen, quiero agradecer a la legislatura del estado de Illinois por aprobar el HB 3653." - Dolores Castañeda

Maria Pike shares "As an Illinois gun violence survivor, I believe strongly that this bill will help bring safety, justice & equity to many survivor mothers who need support during the worst time in their lives." 

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‘I’m Stronger Now:’ Support Centers For Trauma Survivors Expanding In Illinois

Three new publicly-funded trauma centers will provide counseling, case management and financial support for victims of violent crime. By Patrick Smith, WBEZ

Crime survivors say parts of sweeping reform bill help reduce their trauma

While much of the focus on the sweeping bill has involved law enforcement objections and responses from legislative sponsors, groups representing crime victims and their loved ones have largely been celebrating its passage. By Rachel Hinton, Chicago Sun Times