Awareness Campaigns

June Is Gun Violence Awareness Month

On June 6th, we will #WearOrange to show our support for survivors of gun violence and the frontline workers building peace in our communities. Working together, government and community partners are building safer communities for all.

Learn more at:

#WearOrangeIL #EndGunViolence #GVAM2025 #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

National Gun Violence Awareness Day

June 6th is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Alongside government and community partners, we #WearOrange to draw attention to the crisis and recommit to ending gun violence in our communities. We all have a role to play in building safer communities.

To learn more about how to get involved in local events and opportunities, visit:

#WearOrangeIL #EndGunViolence #GVAM2025 #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Gun Violence and Youth

Children and young adults in the U.S. are over 20x more likely to be killed by guns than in other high-income countries. We can make a change. This #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, we commit to investing in prevention and promoting common-sense gun laws that help protect children and families.

Learn more at:

https://everytownresearch.org/report/the-impact-of-gun-violence-on-children-and-teens/

#EndGunViolence #GVAM2025 #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Community Action in Cook County

In response to the gun violence crisis, @CookCountyGov made a historic investment in violence prevention. Through street outreach, counseling, job training, engaging youth programs and more, Cook County-supported community-based organizations have made a difference, one life at a time.

Hear their stories:

Proven Solutions Work

Researchers, experts, and people from the communities most impacted by gun violence agree that violence prevention programs are effective at reducing violence.

By working together and continuing to invest in community-based solutions, we can help build safer communities now and for the future.

#EndGunViolence #GVAM2025 #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #SaferStrongerCookCounty

Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Saves Lives

Research shows that Community Violence Intervention (CVI) saves lives. This summer, Cook County will invest $20 million in CVI through a new grant initiative.

To learn more, visit:

CookCountyIL.gov/JACGrants