| Project Safe AuroraIn accordance with the Reimagine Public Safety Act and in unity with our partners, we envision an Aurora where every individual is empowered, supported, and thrives in peace and safety; a community so resilient and unified that the thought of turning to gun violence fades away, making Aurora a beacon of a violence-free future.
Our mission is to foster awareness of gun violence, build bridges within the community, and advocate for systemic changes that protect and uplift every resident of Aurora to reduce gun violence. Through research, community collaboration, and innovative approaches, we strive for an environment where safety and health are intertwined.
Project Safe Aurora Members
360 Youth Services African American Men of Unity
A-Town Boxing Club
Aurora Township
Challenge ii Change Community Advocacy Awareness Network Family Violence Coordinating Council of the IL 16th & 23rd Judicial Circuits (Kane, Kendall & DeKalb)
Kane County Health Department Leaders in Transformational Education Mutual Ground
START Program State Senator Karina Villa Suicide Prevention Services Other RPSA Grantees
Firearm Restraining Order Training
If someone you know is in crisis and has access to a firearm, learn more about how a Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) can pause a deadly situation. Learn more. Words Matter
Words play an important role in shaping perceptions, especially when discussing sensitive topics like violence prevention. Speaking with compassion and care can foster a sense of trust, respect, and understanding among those affected by or working to prevent violence. Using thoughtful language acknowledges the pain and complexity of violence, helping to create safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. Words chosen with empathy can reduce stigma, encourage openness, and empower individuals and communities to engage in prevention efforts collaboratively. Learn more about compassionate language choices surrounding violence prevention.
Help Stop Hate
Help Stop Hate is a confidential service that provides meaningful support to assist victims and witnesses of hate acts in reporting what happened and connecting them and their communities with vital resources. The service is free, confidential, and not affiliated with law enforcement. Online reports can be made in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Polish, Arabic, and Hindi. Callers can report in the language of their preference and receive assistance from call specialists trained in trauma-informed care. Help Stop Hate is a project of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).
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