This measure does that by expanding witness protection and by incorporating the voices and needs of stakeholders and survivors." "No matter where you are, who you are or where you live you should deserve to feel comfortable and safe.
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"Everyone in every zip code should feel comfortable being able to walk down the street," said State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). It also helps to bring needed security for crime witnesses, offering real financial assistance for relocation and temporary living costs." "As part of a comprehensive approach to address public safety, this measure will set up new units within departments to connect violence survivors with trauma-informed crisis intervention, assistance with finding safe housing and counseling. "This is 21st century policing where a collaborative approach with law enforcement and behavioral health professionals is designed to create better outcomes for both officers and the community," said Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria). "The bills signed today build on our efforts to create a statewide anti-violence strategy that is rooted in care, compassion, and investment in communities' wellbeing." "As head of the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative, I am proud of these critical pieces of legislation," said Lt. Previously, families had to pay for these expenses upfront and then apply for reimbursement, placing a financial burden on those most in need of support during a time of tragedy.
Governor Pritzker also signed two other bills into law as part of his administration's research informed and multi-pronged approach to public safety and victim's rights: In addition to the Co-Responders Pilot Program, the bill addresses victim's rights and public safety holistically by mandating trauma-informed training for homicide investigators, authorizing funding to the Violent Crime Witness Protection Act (previously the Gang Crime Witness Protection Act), and creating a grant program to create tip hotlines or other victim and witness resources. Governor Pritzker's FY23 budget allocated $10 million dollars to fund this pilot. Law enforcement and social workers can then decide if a mental health facility or other supports could address their needs and behaviors. The Co-Responder Pilot Program authorizes police officers to bring social workers and mental health professionals on calls to assess if the person is experiencing a mental health crisis. This is supported by data and by what law enforcement officers on the ground are telling us about the incidents they're addressing." "This program combines the necessary skills of police with the specialized training of social workers and mental health professionals to address the root causes of crime compassionately and safely. "We know that building a safer Illinois means approaching crime from every possible angle," said Governor JB Pritzker. Louis, and Waukegan in the next six months. Initial programs will launch in Peoria, Springfield, East St. The pilot will support police in areas across the state in teaming up with social service agencies to address the root causes of disturbances or crime. Peoria-Governor Pritzker today signed HB4736, authorizing the creation and funding of the Co-Responders Pilot Program.