Jan 15, 2025
2024 Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Annual Report
The Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Act created the task force, comprised of legislators, victim service providers, and criminal justice stakeholders to examine five priority areas outlined in the Act. These included: a) systemic causes of violence against Chicago women and girls; b) methods for tracking and collecting data on this violence; c) policies and institutions related to the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence; d) measures to reduce violence against this population; and e) measures to help impacted individuals heal. This annual report provides eight recommendations for improving policies and practices aimed at reducing gender-based violence, increasing safety, and promoting healing for victims and communities affected by violence against Chicago women and girls. Recommendations included increasing legislative support and funding for missing persons investigations, amending missing persons reporting requirements, and allocating funding for gender-based violence services. By maintaining a focus on missing and murdered women and girls, the task force aims to raise awareness and drive systemic change that will benefit victims, their families, and the broader community.
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2024 Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Annual Report PDF
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