Austin
Domestic violence help available in Austin
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Programs are available for victims of domestic violence through Catholic Charities, Sarah’s Inn, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office and the Illinois Domestic Violence hotline.
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Programs are available for victims of domestic violence through Catholic Charities, Sarah’s Inn, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office and the Illinois Domestic Violence hotline.
The weekly program at Tolton Peace Center will help teens with managing stress and goal setting; it will run from Nov. 7 through Dec. 19 at the Tolton Peace Center.
The group Rape Victims Advocates has long operated an office in Austin, where the new position is based.
The violence prevention program held an advocacy luncheon Wednesday, with students, residents and community leaders, to reflect on its first year working with Austin youth.
At some point we have to stop pointing fingers and find alternate ways to intervene, writes Austin resident John W. Fountain III.
The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.