Chicago Is Devoting $25 Million To Domestic Violence Prevention. Organizers Say City, State Need To Do More To Support Workers – Block Club Chicago

Overall, the 2022 city budget allocates $35 million to address gender-based violence, a significant increase from the $2.5 million in 2021, city officials said. The city’s plan involves building 100 more rehousing units, boosting funding for legal services and establishing a program to support young people who have experienced or witnessed violence in the home.