Gender Based Violence Resources
Community Resources
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You can also call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1.888.373.7888 or text 233733. It is free and confidential. The Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and in over 100 languages.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can call/text the IL Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-877-863-6338. It is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Call 888-293-2080 for Chicago Region
Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Rape Crisis Hotline provide survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention.
Text and Chat Services available: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. To use the English chat, users must be 13 years or older. If under 13 years old, users will be directed to call or text the Rape Crisis Hotline at 888-293-2080. No cost to user, only standard messaging rates apply.
2021-2023 Systematic Plan to Reduce GBV
The City of Chicago is built its first whole-of-government approach to address gender-based violence and human trafficking by first acknowledging the historical and systemic roots found at the intersection of racism and gender inequity; and second by building solutions-driven, trauma-informed strategies with community leaders, survivors, and City officials to create a safer, more equitable and inclusive Chicago. This strategic plan will took place over 2021-2023.
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City employees are knowledgeable about gender-based violence and human trafficking and they have the capacity to operationalize the key strategies within this plan |
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Departments are equipped and skilled to respond to gender-based violence/human trafficking in a trauma-informed and responsible way |
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Inter and Intra-department/agency collaboration is improved and strengthened |
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City departments and sister agencies have strong partnerships with community-based organizations and leaders in the gender-based violence/human trafficking field(s) to better connect survivors and/or those who cause harm with services and supports. |
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Chicago Police Department’s policies and practices are best-in-class and rooted in best practices and trauma-informed care |
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CPD’s workforce reflects the demography of Chicago and ii utilized efficiently and effectively to ensure public safety and adequate response (as outlined in Objective 1). |
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City of Chicago and community partners understand the needs of survivors and map those needs to current services and supports to help identify gaps and barriers to access. |
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Survivors have access to a variety of trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services that ensure that individuals and families can connect to a strong safety net that promotes economic stability, safety, and well-being |
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Individuals who cause harm are held accountable through community-based interventions that seek to change behaviors, decrease violence and uphold accountability |
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Youth are centered in the design and implementation of services for survivors and families |
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KEY STRATEGIES |
The City of Chicago and partners understand—and make progress in addressing— the scope and prevalence of gender-based violence and human trafficking |
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City of Chicago has a transparent mapping/landscape analysis of City services, supports and programs related to gender-based violence/human trafficking |
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The City of Chicago acknowledges the historical and systemic causes found in the intersectionality of racism and gender inequity |
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Prevention education is prioritized and institutionalized in settings where young people and/or caregivers are predominately served or seeking services. Education must not be a one-size fits all approach, should be culturally appropriate, and responsive to the needs of people with disabilities |
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Gender-based violence and human trafficking are widely discussed and understood, dismantling the stigma and myths related to these forms of pervasive violence |
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Policies that create barriers for survivors and their families to heal and seek safety are identified and revised |
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Chicago has the strongest worker protections and workers understand their rights and are empowered to continuously advocate for safe and just workplaces. |
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City of Chicago’s Progress Report (July 2022 - March 2023)for the Citywide Strategic Plan to Address Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking.ARCHIVED REPORTSCity of Chicago’s Bi-annual Progress Report (September 2021 – June 2022)for the Citywide Strategic Plan to Address Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking.Summary of Progress (September 2021 – June 2022) |