Cure Violence stops the spread of violence by using the methods and strategies associated with disease control – detecting and interrupting conflicts, identifying and treating the highest risk individuals, and changing social norms – resulting reductions in violence of up to 70%. Currently, in partnership with local community based organizations, Cure Violence operates in West Englewood, Grand Crossing, South Shore, Auburn Gresham, Roseland, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, South Chicago, Rogers Park, Uptown, Little Village, Southwest, and Grand Blvd. as well as in four major trauma centers in Chicago – Advocate Christ Medical Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Cure Violence is an evidence-based approach to preventing violence with
Cure Violence Chicago
To volunteer/donate, visit: cvg.org/
How you chose to help:
Volunteer On-Site
Violence Prevention Programs
Over the next year we will be starting an international campaign to bring health solutions to violence to communities. We need the involvement of anyone who would like to help out, particularly health professionals. Direct volunteer link:
Visit: cvg.org/
Other ways you can help this organization:
Donate
Areas served:
- Far North Side
- Far Southeast Side
- Far Southwest Side
- South Side
- Southwest Side
- West Side