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News Releases

Sep 3, 2024

DFSS Emergency Fund for GBV Survivors

Oct 18, 2023

DFSS 2023 Division on Gender Based Violence Strategy book

Apr 9, 2020

City of Chicago Partners with Lyft and Uber to Address an Increase in Victims Needing to Flee Violence

Jul 25, 2018

City Council Approves Ordinance To Significantly Expand Shelter Beds And Related Services For Survivors Of Domestic Violence

Jun 12, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Introduces Plan To Significantly Expand Shelter Beds And Related Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence

Oct 30, 2017

Mayor Emanuel, Alderman O’Shea Introduce Ordinance Strengthening The City’s Support Of Employees Affected By Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault

Jan 23, 2017

Mayor Emanuel Joins Community To Open Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter

Oct 13, 2016

City Of Chicago's Domestic Violence Texting Campaign To Educate Youth During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Feb 11, 2016

Mayor Emanuel Opens Wings Metro Shelter And Safe House For Families Touched By Domestic Violence

Feb 26, 2015

Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion, Upgrade Of Domestic Violence Pilot Program