Family Violence Coordinating Councils (VC)

Apply now to implement a Family Violence Coordinating Council in your community. Councils are designed to improve the criminal justice system’s response to family violence issues.

The Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC) initiative comprises a Statewide Steering Committee and its local councils. The IFVCC program seeks to improve the justice system’s response to family violence by engaging in public education, professional training, and protocol development. We conducted a mixed methods study with Statewide Steering Committee and local council members to inform the development of a new IFVCC Statewide Steering Committee strategic plan. We administered an online survey, conducted focus groups, facilitated discussions, and reviewed IFVCC program materials. Findings pointed to four goals focused on collaboration, public awareness, training, and data analysis and sustainability. Study participants highlighted the need for improved communication among local council members and stakeholders through increased dissemination of local council materials and outreach to communities. They also expressed the need for expanded training offerings and streamlined protocols. Lastly, members recommended increased data access and updated post-training evaluations to better inform their local council’s longer-term impacts on the community. As next steps, the Statewide Steering Committee co-chairs will collaborate with ICJIA staff to create an implementation plan and monitor progress through ongoing research and evaluation activities.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Implementation. Grants will be made with SFY26 funds. A total of $494,000 in funding in Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC) Implementation is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Implementation. Grants will be made with SFY26 funds. A total of $494,000 in funding in Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC) Implementation is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.

Serves as the IFVCC and SFS Program Administrator, formulates and implements policy and procedures for utilization of grant monies under the IFVCC and SFS Programs initiated by the State of Illinois’ budget appropriation that designates funding and programming to be administrated by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority; develops Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), solicits grant applications to candidates; evaluates policies and procedures for maximum effectiveness and compliance; makes recommendations with respect to and supervises the development and implementation of state-mandated plans.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Planning. Grants will be made with SFY24 funds. Grant awards resulting from this opportunity will have a target period of performance of January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Implementation. Grants will be made with SFY23 funds. A total of $467,500 in funding in Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Implementation is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants funding local Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC). Grants will be made with IFVCC state fiscal year 2020 funds. A total of $435,000 in funding is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.

The Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC) initiative comprises a Statewide Steering Committee and its local councils. The IFVCC program seeks to improve the justice system’s response to family violence by engaging in public education, professional training, and protocol development. We conducted a mixed methods study with Statewide Steering Committee and local council members to inform the development of a new IFVCC Statewide Steering Committee strategic plan. We administered an online survey, conducted focus groups, facilitated discussions, and reviewed IFVCC program materials. Findings pointed to four goals focused on collaboration, public awareness, training, and data analysis and sustainability. Study participants highlighted the need for improved communication among local council members and stakeholders through increased dissemination of local council materials and outreach to communities. They also expressed the need for expanded training offerings and streamlined protocols. Lastly, members recommended increased data access and updated post-training evaluations to better inform their local council’s longer-term impacts on the community. As next steps, the Statewide Steering Committee co-chairs will collaborate with ICJIA staff to create an implementation plan and monitor progress through ongoing research and evaluation activities.