Not All Poor Youth Are Violent July 23, 2018 Our current crisis in Chicago — and in other cities where youth violence is an issue — necessitates concentrating our anti-violence efforts where we have clear indicators as to the youth most at risk for violent behavior. … Read More
Profiles of Youth Entering Juvenile Probation July 16, 2018 Juvenile Probation Report – Chapin Hall – GIC A 2017 study of youth entering juvenile probation, conducted by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and commissioned by Get IN Chicago, focused on identifying characteristics of youth involved in firearms violence while on probation to better inform service provision. The study examined patterns that divided… Read More
Reaching More High-Risk Youth June 7, 2018 Connecting youth at acute high-risk for violence to effective programs is a critical intervention, and Get IN Chicago is pleased to share a promising update in this area. Between 2015 and 2017, analysis done in conjunction with Chapin Hall and NORC, both at the University of Chicago, showed that the proportion of Get IN Chicago… Read More
Investing in… Strategies to Reduce Juvenile Justice System Involvement May 30, 2018 Each year, an estimated 2.1 million youth under age 18 are arrested in the United States, and in Cook County alone, 15,517 were arrested in 2016. For many young people, these are not isolated events: national studies have shown that 55% of young people are rearrested within a year of their first arrest, and 24%… Read More
Career Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Get IN Chicago May 29, 2018 About Get IN Chicago Get IN Chicago provides counsel to funder and community-based organizations working to reduce youth violence and address the underlying, systemic issues that lead to it. Get IN Chicago also studies and funds antiviolence initiatives focused on acutely high-risk youth, those who are at heightened risk for becoming perpetrators of violence. Led… Read More
Juvenile Probation: Innovations in Action May 24, 2018 Cook County has long been a leader for innovation in juvenile justice efforts. In 1993, the county was selected as one of four initial model sites for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), which sought to reduce the use of detention for youth accused of nonviolent crimes. Today, the JDAI has expanded to more than… Read More
From Mentorship, ‘Amazing Progress’ May 22, 2018 Get IN Chicago has invested millions of dollars into local efforts for safer communities and brighter futures. By the end of 2017, our support had helped caring mentors, compassionate therapists, and community leaders connect with more than 14,000 individuals on the south and west sides of Chicago. See how these investments are making a difference… Read More
Meet Our New Grants Coordinator May 8, 2018 Get IN Chicago is pleased to introduce Jessica Omana, our new Grants Coordinator! Jessica will be the day-to-day contact to assist grantees with questions about data, tracking, and the Cityspan system. Prior to starting at Get IN Chicago, Jessica worked at Aon Hewitt as a Senior Investment Analyst. There, she managed almost $10 billion in corporate… Read More
Program Outcomes to People Outcomes April 30, 2018 Advocate, counselor, surrogate parent, role model, friend – in youth services, case managers take on a number of different roles. Think of a case manager like a marathon coach: providing tips to make you stronger, offering an understanding of the course, and helping you navigate the best strategy to the finish line. Case managers connect young… Read More