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2012 Peace Walk: Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence

17th Annual Walk for Peace: Preventing Children’s Exposure to Violence

June 2, 2012


This Year’s Location:

Effective Collaboration Between Agencies: STOP in Action in American Samoa

This week's story comes from American Samoa, where three STOP funded agencies collaborated to ensure safety for a survivor and her children:

Assisting an Immigrant Survivor with Legal Issues: STOP in Action in the District of Columbia

This week, A STOP funded leegal service helps an immigrant survivor secure safety for herself and her son in the District of Columbia:

Supporting Survivors During Offender Release: S.T.O.P. in Action in Connecticut

This week’s story comes from Connecticut, where STOP funded victim advocates empower survivors during offender release:

ALSO Combats the Prevalence of Teen Dating Violence

In 2009, ALSO was troubled by the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in Humboldt Park, along with the lack of community help available to counteract it. In response, ALSO decided to take action.

Upcoming Events

May 21, 2012 to May 23, 2012
Strengthening Responses to Violence Against Women - Law Enforcement Training
Gurabo and Ponce, Puerto Rico
June 2, 2012
Annual Walk for Peace
Humboldt Park/Logan Square

This year's theme is “Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence"

Join us as we walk from Moos Elementary (Humboldt Park) to Yates Elementary (Logan Square). We will have food, performances, guest speakers, giveaways, activities and more!

June 8, 2012
5K Run for Peace - Humboldt Park CeaseFire
Kedzie and Hirsch

6 to 8 pm

Free BBQ following the run!

June 21, 2012
Logan Square Safety Committee Meeting
ALSO, 2401 W. North Avenue

1:00 - 2:30 pm

June 21, 2012
Logan Square Safety Networks Meeting
ALSO, 2401 W. North Avenue

12:00 - 1:00 pm

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