Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce – Patch Glenview

The Equity Fund is the next step in the criminal justice reform strategy of the President and the County. The strategy includes continuing to reduce the population of Cook County Jail while safeguarding public safety; reducing recidivism; tackling gun violence; and eliminating the use of cash bail, which disproportionately penalizes the indigent and people of color – all with the aim of providing fair and equitable access to justice.