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Crime survivors to be given new voice under Peters law

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022 02:16 PM
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peters040722HAO00618rA measure giving crime survivors a new voice in public safety policy making spearheaded by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) was recently signed into law.

“I fundamentally believe that public safety must belong to the people,” Peters said. “This law will center crime survivors and put them at the center of the conversation without fear of repercussion.”

The new law will invest in community-centered public safety by creating a Crime Reduction Task Force to develop and propose ways to reduce crime across the state. The Crime Reduction Task Force will be made up of a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, alongside law enforcement, advocates, legal and criminal justice professionals and survivors of crime.

Under this new law, formerly known as HB 4736, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority will establish a grant program open to organizations and units of local government to assist in the creation of anonymous tip hotlines or other systems to crime victims and witnesses. Additionally, this measure makes improvements to the state’s existing witness protection, which requires the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to create a program to assist victims and witnesses who are actively aiding in the prosecution of perpetrators of certain crimes. The measure would also establish a co-responder pilot program.

“Everyone in every zip code should feel comfortable being able to walk down the street,” Peters said. “No matter where you are, who you are or where you live you should deserve to feel comfortable and safe. This measure does that by expanding witness protection and by incorporating the voices and needs of stakeholders and survivors.”

The measure was signed into law Tuesday and takes effect immediately.

Peters encourages community groups to apply for new round of anti-violence funding

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Tuesday, May 03, 2022 12:34 PM
  • Peters
  • Reimagine Public Safety Act
  • Anti-violence
  • Firearm Violence

Senator Peters

 

Chicago - A second round of anti-violence funding to empower community groups to develop evidence-based strategies to combat firearm violence is now available thanks to the efforts of Senator Robert Peters.

“Today, communities are a step closer to addressing the problem of firearm violence with this round of funding now available to community groups,” said Peters (D- Chicago). “I encourage all eligible organizations to apply, get GATA-certified so we can work hand-in-hand with affected communities, intervening with at-risk youth, supporting survivors and working from a grass roots level. We want every single community to get the public safety everyone deserves.”  

The funds are available as a result of last year’s passage of the Reimagine Public Safety Act, spearheaded by Peters. The law created violence prevention grants for research-backed services like summer and after-school programming, job training and placement, high-risk youth intervention services, violence interruption, case management, trauma-informed mental health care supported by Medicaid and more.

Read more: Peters encourages community groups to apply for new round of anti-violence funding

Peters measure to empower crime survivors advances

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Friday, April 08, 2022 09:54 AM
  • Law Enforcement
  • Peters
  • HB4736
  • Crime Reduction Task Force

Sen. Robert Peters

SPRINGFIELD – Crime survivors will soon have a new voice in public safety policy making thanks to the efforts of State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“I fundamentally believe that public safety must belong to the people,” Peters said. “This measure will center crime survivors and put them at the center of the conversation without fear of repercussion.”

House Bill 4736, which would help invest in community-centered public safety by  creating a Crime Reduction Task Force to develop and propose ways to reduce crime across the state. The Crime Reduction Task Force would be made up of a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, alongside law enforcement, advocates, legal and criminal justice professionals and survivors. The measure would also establish a co-responder pilot program.

Read more: Peters measure to empower crime survivors advances

Peters measure to expand access to fentanyl testing clears General Assembly

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Thursday, April 07, 2022 05:11 PM
  • Peters
  • Opioid Addiction
  • HB4556

Sen. Robert Peters

SPRINGFIELD – A measure to help medical professionals get more tests into the hands of individuals who battle opioid addiction cleared the General Assembly thanks to State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). 

“This measure will help save lives,” Peters said. “We still have a long way to go, but removing these penalties is a responsible way to address the opioid crisis and to create real public safety for all instead of continuing the misguided policies of the past.”

Read more: Peters measure to expand access to fentanyl testing clears General Assembly

Democrats introduce measures to empower community involvement and investment

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Friday, April 01, 2022 07:43 PM
  • Peters
  • Villanueva
  • HB4736
  • SB4203
  • HB1360
  • SB4202

peters 040122SPRINGFIELD – To work to reduce crime in neighborhoods and invest in education opportunities, Democratic legislators unveiled a package of legislation to help better address the equity needs of local communities at a press conference Friday.

“Public Safety is an issue that has touched me and my neighbors directly and that is why I am in favor of greater community involvement,” said Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). “We can achieve real public safety for all by listening to communities and expert input, not by continuing the misguided policies of the past.”

Read more: Democrats introduce measures to empower community involvement and investment

Peters measure to expand access to fentanyl testing advances

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022 06:34 PM
  • Peters
  • Criminal Law
  • Fentanyl
  • HB4556

Sen. Robert Peters

SPRINGFIELD – A measure to help medical professionals get more tests into the hands of individuals who battle opioid addiction cleared an important hurdle thanks to State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“This measure will help get more tests into the hands of more patients and it will save lives,” Peters said. “We still have a long way to go, but removing these penalties is a responsible way to address the opioid crisis and to create real public safety for all instead of continuing the misguided policies of the past.”

Read more: Peters measure to expand access to fentanyl testing advances

Peters measure to combat drownings in Lake Michigan clears General Assembly

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022 03:58 PM
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  • Rescue Equipment
  • Lake Michigan
  • HB 4165

Senator Peters

 

Springfield- Piers and public access points to Lake Michigan will soon be safer thanks to a measure advanced by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that will help install essential rescue equipment.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe when they head to the beach this summer,” Peters said. “I am glad that the General Assembly is taking an essential step to protect our families who visit beaches  on Lake Michigan.”

House Bill 4165 requires owners of  piers or drop-offs on Lake Michigan to install public rescue equipment .  The measure also establishes tracking and reporting requirements for local governments that own a pier or drop-off on Lake Michigan.

Read more: Peters measure to combat drownings in Lake Michigan clears General Assembly

Local businesses to receive recovery assistance thanks to support from Senator Peters

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Friday, March 25, 2022 03:47 PM
  • Grants
  • Peters
  • Small Business
  • COVID-19 Recovery
  • Back 2 Business

Senator Peters

 

Chicago – Local South Side businesses were awarded more than $5.2 million in funding from the Back to Business program thanks to advocacy and support from State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“Small businesses across the state have been negatively impacted in the last two years, especially Black and Brown-owned businesses,” Peters said. “Grant programs like Back to Business have been vital to keeping the doors of thousands of small businesses across the state open.”

The B2B grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using funds allocated to them by the American Rescue Plan through last year’s state budget.

Read more: Local businesses to receive recovery assistance thanks to support from Senator Peters

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