Crime & Legal-Related Nonprofits in Illinois

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THE ORGANIZATION AIDS AND ASSISTS ILLINOIS LAWYERS, JUDGES, LAW STUDENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ALCOHOL ABUSE, DRUG DEPENDENCY, OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.

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INVC'S MISSION IS TO END THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO. GUIDED BY DR. KING'S PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, AND TEACHINGS OF NONVIOLENCE, WE CONNECT TO INDIVIDUALS AT HIGHEST RISK OF SHOOTING OR BEING SHOT AND OFFER CONFLICT MEDIATION, VICTIM ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, NONVIOLENCE TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.THESE METHODS HELP US WORK TO REDUCE SHOOTINGS, GUIDE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN VIOLENCE THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY AWAY FROM IT, EMPOWER AND NURTURE COMMUNITIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF VIOLENCE, AND MEDIATE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION AND ACCESS IN HOUSING AND OTHER PRIORITY AREAS FOR LATINOS IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN REGION BY EFFECTING CHANGE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES.

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LIFE AFTER JUSTICE (LAJ) FIGHTS TO FREE THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND PROVIDES SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AFTER JUSTICE. LIFE AFTER JUSTICE WAS CREATED BY EXONEREES. THE APPROACH OF THE MAJORITY EXONEREE-LED BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ROOTED IN THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ITS LEADERSHIP. LAJ'S THREE-PRONGED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO FREE INNOCENT INDIVIDUALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES BY: *STRATEGICALLY LITIGATING CASES TO CHANGE POLICIES AND LAWS; *PROVIDING A NETWORK OF HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO SUPPORT EXONEREES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES; AND *ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF EXONEREES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AN ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT BEYOND MONETARY AWARDS.

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TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES GROUNDED IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FOR YOUTH IN THE LAWNDALE AREA.

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TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COUNTY SHERIFFS OF ILLINOIS

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TO MAINTAIN THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE MARKETING FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

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THE WESTSIDE JUSTICE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY-CENTERED ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO JUSTICE BY FACILITATING LEGAL LITERACY TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM; PROVIDING LEGAL AND QUASI- LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS;ESTABLISHING AND NURTURING COMMUNITY TRUST THROUGH PARTICI

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ANFP IS A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION WITH OVER 15K MEMBERS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH OPTIMUM NUTRITIONAL CARE. ANFP STRIVES TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS IN FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT AND FOOD SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH.

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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO OPERATE AS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING AND PROTECTING PUBLIC INTEREST, BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FUNDAMENTAL CIVIL AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. CONDUCTS ONGOING PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO REPORT ON THE STATUS OF COURT CASES BEING HANDLED BY THOMAS MORE SOCIETY ATTORNEYS AND RELATED LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING PUBLIC'S INTEREST IN PRO-LIFE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN THE UNITED STATES.

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CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS WHO ARE MADE UP OF CIVIL SERVICE WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. IT PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS AND PENSION LAWS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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SECURE RACIAL EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

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CGLA PROVIDES HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.

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PILI ENGAGES, INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS THOSE ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE.

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AID FOR WOMEN OPERATES PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS, PREGNANCY MEDICAL CLINICS AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WOMEN IN DIFFICULT AND UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY SITUATIONS SO THAT THEY MIGHT CHOOSE LIFE.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO THE UNDER-SERVED AND DISADVANTAGED IN CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREAS.

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THE EVERYCHILD LEADS COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

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EMPOWERING VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS WITH THE HELP OF A LAWYER AND THE HOPE OF GODS LOVE

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TO RECLAIM CHILDREN'S RIGHT TO GROW UP FEELING SAFE, LOVED, AND FREE FROM HARM.