@LifeSpanIL

Free counseling, legal representation, & court advocacy for domestic and sexual violence survivors in Cook County. 312-408-1210 M-F 9-5 if we can help, or DM us

 Chicago, IL
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Thank you to @RepCasten @SeanCasten for inviting our Exec. Dir. Amy Fox to share this perspective: "Any sort of freeze or threat of a freeze of any duration really has a long-term impact on survivors across the country." youtube.com/shorts/fbELnaads…
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Thanks go to you and to all our friends who advocated for Karina's Bill, now Karina's Law.
Chicago Tribune
@chicagotribune11 Feb 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure Monday aimed at shoring up protections for domestic violence victims by spelling out when law enforcement is required to take guns from alleged abusers with orders of protection against them. trib.al/xvjZyGS

Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s Bill,’ aimed at getting guns away from alleged domestic abusers

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns from alleged abusers who are subject to orders of protection.

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Happy New Year's Eve! Your donation today as 2024 ends provides life-saving services to a domestic violence survivor in the new year. Could you spare a moment today give what you are able to support a survivor of domestic violence? life-span.org/donate
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#NoExcuse Our vision is to work with survivors to build a society free of domestic and sexual violence. Over 90% of our clients are women. Today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, let us all double our efforts to do so.
NNEDV@nnedv25 Nov 2024
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (#IDEVAW), the start of the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. More from @UN_Women: bit.ly/4i2tTf8
UN Women. There is no excuse for gender-based violence.

ALT UN Women. There is no excuse for gender-based violence.

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This Native American Heritage Month, we remember that the path to ending violence against Native women and relatives requires both knowledge and action. Ready to be a stronger ally? Step forward with purpose and start here:
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Please take a look and consider calling your Congressperson if they are on this list. nonprofitaf.com/2024/11/urge…
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Remember: NO one deserves to experience abuse, and everyone deserves to be in a healthy and loving relationship. 📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 CHAT: thehotline.org/ ⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788 #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #DomesticViolence #SupportingSurvivors
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NNEDV@nnedv14 Nov 2024
Talking about abuse can be hard, scary, and dangerous. Every victim deserves to decide when (or if) they can safely disclose. If a friend tells you that they're being abused, what can you do to support them? More information and resources: bit.ly/3F8PhMv
I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I didn't want you to stress out about this. No need to apologize! You know your situation best, and I'm sure this is a really hard thing to talk about. I trust you, and I'm so glad you told me. I really want to support you. What can I do to help you through this? NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence.

ALT I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I didn't want you to stress out about this. No need to apologize! You know your situation best, and I'm sure this is a really hard thing to talk about. I trust you, and I'm so glad you told me. I really want to support you. What can I do to help you through this? NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence.

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We are happy to join so many leaders and partners at the 2024 Domestic Violence Summit October 29, and our Executive Director Amy Fox will be a panelist. Learn more and register here - learn.chicagobar.org/product…
Chicago Bar Assoc@ChicagoBarAssoc8 Oct 2024
Denise Brown will provide the keynote address at our 2024 Domestic Violence Summit on October 29. Topics will Engaging Men as Allies in Domestic Violence Prevention, Healthcare Perspectives and more. Reserve your seat today at learn.chicagobar.org/product…
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Please take a moment today to support Life Span and so many others and tell Congress to ACT today!
NNEDV@nnedv10 Sep 2024
🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 #VOCA has been cut by 40%, endangering millions of victims. These cuts are unthinkably cruel. Tell Congress: pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act NOW: Email➡️ bit.ly/4cZj9ux Tweet➡️ bit.ly/4cYJPvh Call with our script⬇️ #PassCVFSA
Urgent call to action. Tell Congress to Pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act!

ALT Urgent call to action. Tell Congress to Pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act!

Call 202-224-3121 and say: Hello, my name is ___ and I’m a constituent from ___. I urge you to support the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024. The Victims of Crime Act is the primary source of federal funding for victim services, supporting survivors of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and other serious crimes. Due to a significant drop in deposits into the Crime Victims Fund, or CVF, funding for these critical services has been severely cut. The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act will help restore the CVF by temporarily adding excess funding from the False Claims Act to the CVF to ensure that vital victim services remain available. I urge you to co-sponsor and support this bipartisan bill to restore funding for survivors of crime. Thank you.

ALT Call 202-224-3121 and say: Hello, my name is ___ and I’m a constituent from ___. I urge you to support the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024. The Victims of Crime Act is the primary source of federal funding for victim services, supporting survivors of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and other serious crimes. Due to a significant drop in deposits into the Crime Victims Fund, or CVF, funding for these critical services has been severely cut. The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act will help restore the CVF by temporarily adding excess funding from the False Claims Act to the CVF to ensure that vital victim services remain available. I urge you to co-sponsor and support this bipartisan bill to restore funding for survivors of crime. Thank you.

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We know that systems in place do not do enough to protect survivors. It is right to focus on Kenya, and yet it is also right not to forget that other countries share this problem. We need to do more, not only in our communities, but across the world. 3/3
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Rebecca Cheptegei is the third prominent distance runner to die from domestic violence in Kenya in just three years. Agnes Tirop, a Kenyan Olympic runner, was stabbed in her home in October 2021. Damaris Muthee was strangled and found dead in her boyfriend’s home. 2/3
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Domestic violence is an issue worldwide. According to a 2023 UN study, globally, a woman is killed by someone in her own family every 11 minutes. Rebecca Cheptegei was doused with gasoline and killed by her ex-partner last week. edition.cnn.com/2024/09/05/s… 1/3

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend | CNN

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan marathon runner who competed in the Paris Olympics last month, has died days after she was burned by her boyfriend, the country’s athletics federation confirmed on X...

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Join us at Light to Life, Sep 19, 6pm at Room 1520 in the West Loop, where Pulitzer Prize winners @tru_trill of @invinst and @sarahanneconway of @city_bureau will receive our "Fight for Justice" award for their "Missing in Chicago" series. Tickets: life-span.org/light-to-life
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We are hiring and it is easy to apply - just a cover letter and resume, no logins or forms needed! Join a fun supportive dedicated team, where work-life balance and centering client voices is emphasized. Please share widely (or apply yourself!) life-span.org/jobs
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Good article by reporter @shannon_h @MarshallProj We are proud to partner with @ILPrisonProject and support this work advocating for domestic violence survivors like Pat. chicago.suntimes.com/the-wat…

Domestic violence survivors in Illinois are in prison for abusers' crimes

Pat Johnson ended up in prison for murder — one of nearly 100 people nationwide the Marshall Project identified who were convicted of assisting, supporting or failing to stop a crime by their alleged...

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Every person deserves to have a relationship where they feel safe. We celebrate Pride and we also know that LGBTQ+ individuals are still more likely to be victims of violence in their relationships. We work for the rights and safety of ALL survivors, all months of the year.
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8-1. (Justice Thomas was the 1). nbcnews.com/politics/supreme…

Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun restriction

The case was a test for how far the court’s conservative majority is willing to go in backing gun rights following a major ruling in 2022.

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We are disappointed that this bill did not pass. We aren't giving up. If this passes in the future, domestic violence survivors we serve would be safer from guns. wbez.org/crime/2024/06/04/fo…

For third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina’s Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence...

The legislation, which has bipartisan support, would take guns from people with restraining orders against them.

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An excellent resource from @WomensLaw . Would you like help wtih safety planning? DM us or call us at 847-824-0382
WomensLaw@WomensLaw21 May 2024
It's never your fault if someone has chosen to stalk or harass you. Creating a "safety plan" can help you feel prepared to care for yourself and respond to the abuse. Learn more and consider what is (and isn't) helpful in your own situation: bit.ly/4bO1khV
Against a dark pink background, white text reads: "I've experienced stalking. What are some general safety strategies for me? Limit or stop contact with the stalker if you can. Create a “stalking log” to document all incidents or communication. Ask someone to be with you in public. Have a safe place to go if you're in danger. Update your online privacy settings and monitor your credit reports for fraud. Visit WomensLaw.org for additional tips." WomensLaw and NNEDV logos below.

ALT Against a dark pink background, white text reads: "I've experienced stalking. What are some general safety strategies for me? Limit or stop contact with the stalker if you can. Create a “stalking log” to document all incidents or communication. Ask someone to be with you in public. Have a safe place to go if you're in danger. Update your online privacy settings and monitor your credit reports for fraud. Visit WomensLaw.org for additional tips." WomensLaw and NNEDV logos below.

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