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Reducing the Plague of Gun Violence Here, There, Everywhere

League of Women Voters

Submitted by Highland Park-Highwood in September 2022.

Event Date: 
Sep 13 2022 07:00 pm

Gun violence and violence in general takes a huge toll every year; not only in lives lost and altered but in the trauma that lives on.

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PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY OF CARE

Preventing Gun Violence Through a Community of Care

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2022.

Event Date: 
Sep 22 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Hadley Junior High Library

Preventing Gun Violence Through  A Community of Care was presented at a community meeting co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters for Downers Grove / Lisle / Woodridge  and League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn.  The program was Thursday, Septemb
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Gun Safety

The League of Women Voters Supports Gun Safety Reforms

League of Women Voters of the United States

Recommendations:  LWVUS Submits Recommendations on Gun Safety Reforms to Congressional Judiciary Committees | League of Women Voters

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Serious Juvenile Violence: Recommendations for Policy and Practice

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2022.

Event Date: 
May 10 2022 06:00 pm

Due to technical difficulties, the April Hot Topic presentation was rescheduled to May 10 at 6:00 PM. If you were unable to attend in April, you now have another opportunity to join Dr.

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Juvenile Justice and Justice for All

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 Welcome to the

Juvenile Justice and Justice for All Advocacy Team

of LWV of Washtenaw County.

Upcoming Events:

 

Join the Juvenile Justice Advocacy Team May 1, at 9:00, to hear Juvenile Priorities in the Courts presented by The Honorable Patrick J. Conlin, Jr. 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM via Zoom

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Florida Day of Action with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2022.

Event Date: 
Feb 27 2022 02:00 pm
Event location: 

Citizens Park, MLK Multipurpose Center

Join LWVAC on Sunday, February 27th, as we participate in the Florida Day of Action hosted by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

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Domestic Violence

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in November 2021.

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Provision by Arlington County of a comprehensive domestic violence assistance and prevention program.
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The Willow Domestic Violence Center: Shelter, Empower, Support

Submitted by in November 2021.

Event Date: 
Nov 18 2021 12:00 pm

The ratios are startling: 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and 30-50% of trans and non-binary folks will experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in their lifetimes.

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Video Posted for Meet & Learn on Community Safety

Submitted by Stanislaus County in November 2021.

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This is the second of two LWVSC Meet and Learn programs on the topic of community safety.

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Sean Kennedy on the Challenge of Holding the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Accountable

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in May 2021.

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