Overview

• City Police Department data show 2,225 shooting victims in the past year, representing a 28% reduction compared to the prior three-year average.
• The $400 million SC2 initiative combines policing with affordable housing, mental and behavioral health services and expanded youth employment to tackle the root causes of gun violence.
• At a July 15 event, officials unveiled plans to extend prevention services to North Lawndale, Austin, Humboldt Park and Little Village, targeting 75% of residents at highest risk.
• The Civic Committee and its philanthropic partners have invested $100 million to support the expansion of community violence intervention programs.
• Developed by the Civic Committee and NORC at the University of Chicago, the Chicago Public Safety DataHub will measure the impact and accountability of local violence prevention efforts.