Safer Communities, Brighter Futures: a public health approach to youth violence reduction
Chicago, Illinois
Joined May 2014
- Tweets2.7K
- Following502
- Followers1.2K
- Likes1.7K
Get IN Chicago retweeted
It's summertime in the Chi & the City of Chicago wants to keep our Teens happy & safe! Visit Chicago.gov/summer to check out the City's Summer Resource Guide that provides info about services, activities & resources available this summer for our Teens! #OurCityOurSafety
Get IN Chicago retweeted
We are days away from our 3rd annual Austin Summer of Opportunity Street Fest and Community Celebration! This will be a 2-day event with dozens of Austin-based community leaders, anti-violence groups, youth organizations & businesses to help kickoff a safe summer for our youth!
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Mentoring practitioners can celebrate #PrideMonth by utilizing our new LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice. Visit mentoring.org/pride to find the latest research on #mentoring young people who identify as #LGBTQ+. #MentorIRL #MENTORPride
Get IN Chicago retweeted
While filming "South Side" on location, Sultan Salahuddin was moved by the amount of neighborhood kids looking to get involved. The Chicago native helped to launch Lane 44, a non-profit designed to create film production jobs for South Side youth.
bit.ly/2x8mt58
Get IN Chicago retweeted
“[LGB/TGNC] youth face higher rates of detention & incarceration. A 2015 study shows that 20% of youth in the juvenile justice system identify as #LGBTQ & gender-nonconforming, even though they compose only 5-7% of the total US youth population.” #Pride prisonpolicy.org/blog/2019/0…
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Police are stationed in Chicago’s public schools. Local leaders are debating training and accountability. We’re catching you up on what’s next citybureau.org/newswire/2019…
ALT School resource officer (SRO) placement by Chicago Police District, based on data from the Office of the Inspector General's recent report.
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Explore @chicagosmayor YOUR CHI guide, which provides students and their families with info. on positive programming and events, youth health, and free summer meals being hosted citywide for children of all ages this summer, at chicago.gov/summer or at 311. #OurCityOurSafety – at Chicago, IL
Get IN Chicago retweeted
#OpenMic
Saturday June 29th
Free entry 7-9pm
5061 S. Prairie
Chi IL
#GoodKidsMadCity – at Chicago, IL
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Urge the Senate to invest $120 million in the OJJDP Youth Mentoring Grant to expand the resources, training, and capacity building mentoring programs need to serve young people bit.ly/2Wq0t4L #Funds4Mentoring #Congress
Get IN Chicago retweeted
New Zealand is 1st country to construct its entire budget on wellbeing priorities rather economic growth
Widespread praise for ‘wellbeing’ budget focused on tackling mental & emotional health, domestic violence & child poverty
theguardian.com/world/2019/m… via @EleanorAingeRoy
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Last weekend to apply for our summer youth employment program, @1summerchicago! If your between the ages of 14-24, go to onesummerchicago.org to apply! Deadline is Monday, May 20th! – at Chicago, IL
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Interviews are in full effect at the Chatham Construction Hiring Event! We are still accepting walk-ins, don’t miss your chance to start a new career today. Dress for success and bring your resume. #chatham
Get IN Chicago retweeted
There is still time to apply for @ChiFamSupport's youth summer employment program, @1summerchicago! Go to onesummerchicago.org to apply online! Deadline is May 20th! #onesummerchicago #dfss
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Looking for jobs opportunities for Youth this summer? @chifamsupport has summer jobs for Youth, ages 14-24, through our @1summerchicago summer employment program! Apply at onesummerchicago.org! Deadline is May 20th!
Get IN Chicago retweeted
CHA residents are eligible to attend @ChiCityColleges at low or no cost. Attend one of our information sessions to learn about how our various programs can get you started on a path to a better job or career.
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Check out the Summer Youth Employment Program, which is a paid work experience for young adults aged 16-24. Visit onesummerchicago.org to apply today!
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Illinois Supreme Court rules that 41-year term for juvenile offender amounts to life injusticewatch.org/news/2019… via @injusticewatch
Get IN Chicago retweeted
MISSING GIRL: A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing from Chicago. Let's get her photo circulating on Twitter so we can help bring her home safely! bit.ly/2DfDFJm
Get IN Chicago retweeted
Know of someone organizing a summer project to promote neighborhood peace and safety in Chicago? They might qualify for up to $10,000 in grants from the 2019 Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities.
The deadline to apply is April 10, 2019.
Learn more at safeandpeacefulchi.com
Get IN Chicago retweeted
JOB CLOTHING GIVEAWAY! Suits, ties, dress shirts, dress blouses, dresses, skirts, shoes, purses. At Ogden Park, from 4-8 p.m. 6500 S. Racine ave. @ChicagoCAPS07 @ChicagoParks@WeAreEnglewood@MarquetteBank
