Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month-- a time when leaders, advocates, survivors and communities come together to educate and raise awareness as well as advocate for policies, practices and programs that address forms of gender-based violence including domestic and intimate partner violence.
The JAC recently joined County and non-profit leaders to acknowledge Domestic Violence Awareness Month and announce nearly $5 million in grant awards under the Cook County Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services initiative. Watch the press conference or learn more here.
Supporting Successful Reentry in Cook County
Cook County is committed to increasing access to services that support returning residents as they navigate the transition from incarceration, home to their communities. The JAC is leading this work through engaging with stakeholders, advancing policies and developing reentry initiatives.
Meet the JAC's Manager of Reentry Services
Nikki Muñoz is a leader specializing in justice reform, reentry navigation and substance use rehabilitation with a longstanding dedication to ending stigma through education, particularly in under-represented communities in Cook County. She also volunteers as a sexual assault and domestic violence crisis hotline operator and facilitates Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) groups using cognitive behavior interventions.
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Cook County Reconnect
The JAC is leading a new reentry initiative that provides rental assistance and wraparound services to individuals returning from periods of incarceration. Cook County Reconnect recently launched with a successful pilot phase. This American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative will run through November 2026.
To learn more, visit CookCountyIL.gov/JACReentry.
Events & Opportunities
The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services is conducting a survey and hosting two upcoming community conversations to better understand the needs of survivors of all forms of gender-based violence including domestic violence. |
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Community Conversations
Friday, October 27, 2023, at 1:00pm - Register here
Central West Regional Center, 2102 W. Ogden, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, October 31 at 2:00pm (virtual) - Register here
Cook County Career Connector Events connect residents to quality career-path opportunities, and employers to a skilled and diverse talent pool.
Working for Cook County Event
October 24, 2023, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Malcolm X College Auditorium
1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612
North Suburban Career Hiring Event
October 25, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Harper College Learning and Career Center
1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
West Suburban Hiring Event
November 2, 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Triton College, 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171
Learn more & register here: CookCountyCareerConnect.org
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American Job Centers (AJCs) are here to help career seekers and employers unlock the next level of success!
The AJC team can support first-time job seekers, career changers, individuals with barriers to employment and the employers seeking recruitment support, train-to-hire initiatives and so much more.
Learn about the AJCs in Cook County: LevelUpAJC.org
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Gun Violence Prevention Expo
November 11, 2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm
UIC Dorin Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607
The Gun Violence Prevention Expo will serve as a vehicle that harnesses the collective impact of community organizations and service providers to bridge gaps that exist in accessibility and implementation. Lean more: StridesForPeace.org/expo
Are you a Service Provider interested in being a part of the Expo? Join a Lunch and Learn on the opportunity:
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, 11:30am - 1:00pm at The Vault (33 N LaSalle St, Chicago 60602)
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